2009 House Bill 5486

Establish juvenile criminal trial competency procedures

Introduced in the House

Sept. 29, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Hugh Crawford (R-38)

To require a hearing to determine competency in criminal prosecutions of juveniles if a question is raised regarding this. 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

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.