2009 House Bill 5487

Establish juvenile criminal trial competency procedures

Introduced in the House

Sept. 29, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To establish a presumption that a juvenile age 10 or older is competent to be tried for a criminal offence, unless a relevant party raises the issue. House Bill 5482 to 5489 establish procedures and rules for when competency is a question.

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.