1997 Regular Session

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)