2009 House Bill 5484

Establish juvenile criminal trial competency procedures

Introduced in the House

Sept. 29, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Kate Segal (D-62)

To establish rules for competency hearings of juveniles accused of crimes, and statements made in them. Among other things the right to self incrimination could not be infringed. The bill is part of a juvenile criminal trial competency rules and procedures package comprised of House Bills 5482 to 5489.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.