2005 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1596

File Code: Juvenile Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Conway
Entitled:
Juvenile Causes - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program - Contempt of Court

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to initiate contempt proceedings in a truancy case under specified circumstances; authorizing a court to order a child who is found in contempt for failing to comply with a court order to be detained under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services for a period of time not to exceed 4 days; and requiring a court to conduct a review of detention hearing on the next court day after the detention period is completed.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
3/10
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Motion Rules Suspended for late introduction (Delegate Conway) Adopted (131-0)
Referred House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
HEARINGS
JUVENILE CAUSES
JUVENILE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
STUDENTS
TRUANCY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-8C-06 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
House
March 10, 2005: Motion Rules Suspended for late introduction (Conway) Adopted (131-0)