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Bill No.: SF0008 Drafter: JHR
LSO No.: 04LSO-0081.E2 Effective Date: 7/1/2004
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0045
Chapter No.: 127
Prime Sponsor: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee
Catch Title: Title 14 revisions.
Subject: Amends various provisions relating to child protection, the Juvenile Court Act and the Children in Need of Supervision Act.
Summary/Major Elements:
· This bill amends various provisions relating to child protection, the Juvenile Court Act and the Children in Need of Supervision Act, including:
· Authorizing an intensive supervision program for juveniles;
· Amending timelines for temporary protective custody, detention and adjudicatory hearings as specified;
· Clarifying procedures for consent decrees;
· Clarifying rights of juveniles and families and duties of the state in juvenile actions;
· Granting rulemaking authority;
· Conforming provisions;
· Repealing provisions.
Comments:
· Creates major program - intensive supervision program for juveniles