HB347 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Juvenile proceedings, a child is authorized to file for post-adjudication remedies in deliquency proceedings, Sec. 12-15-145 added.

Summary

The bill would let a child who has been adjudicated delinquent file for post-adjudication remedies in delinquency proceedings under Rule 32.

What This Bill Does

Adds Section 12-15-145 to authorize a child who has been adjudicated delinquent to file for post-adjudication remedies under Rule 32 of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. After adjudication, the child shall be afforded the opportunity to file for a post-adjudication remedy as provided for in Rule 32. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent would have the right to file post-adjudication remedies.
• The Alabama judiciary (courts and related personnel) would process these filings and apply Rule 32 procedures to handle the post-adjudication remedies.

Key Provisions

• Adds section 12-15-145 to authorize a child who has been adjudicated delinquent to file for post-adjudication remedies under Rule 32 of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure.
• Sets the act to take effect on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Juveniles