HOUSE BILL 1246

File Code: Juvenile Law Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 560

Sponsored By:

Delegates Perry and Bissett

Entitled:

Juvenile Proceedings - Public Hearings

Synopsis:

Requiring hearings to determine if a child is delinquent, in need of assistance, or in need of supervision to be open to the public; and requiring a showing of good cause to exclude the public from such hearings.

Legislative History

House Action

2/14

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

3/24

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Marsha G. Perry, District 33

Delegate Phillip D. Bissett, District 30

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

HEARINGS

JUVENILE CAUSES

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH

PUBLIC INFORMATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 3-812 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)