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SB 230 IN

Human or sexual trafficking.

IN · session 2024 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 10, 2024

Latest action (Jan 10, 2024) First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

Summary

Provides that before or at the initial hearing regarding a petition alleging that a child is a child in need of services, the court shall appoint an attorney for the child if the child is alleged to be a child in need of services as a result of the child being a victim of human or sexual trafficking. Provides that if a petition alleges that a child is a child in need of services as a result of the child being a victim of human or sexual trafficking: (1) the juvenile court shall make a determination on the petition; (2) the child shall not be required to admit or deny the allegation; and (3) the petitioner must prove the allegation by a preponderance of the evidence.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)
  1. Jan 10, 2024 Authored by Senator Donato · upper
  2. Jan 10, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary · upper
Subjects
CHILDREN AND MINORS; Crimes Against ChildrenCOURTS; AttorneysCOURTS; Juvenile CourtsCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Human TraffickingCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Sex Offenses

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced Senate Bill (S) · PDF

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