BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
SB 6261: Statements by juveniles
Concerning statements made by juveniles during assessments or screenings for mental health or chemical dependency treatment.
Summary
- Statements, admissions, or confessions made by a juvenile in the course of a mental health or chemical dependency screening or assessment may not be admissible into evidence against the juvenile on the issue of guilt, unless the juvenile places their mental health at issue. Such a statement is admissible for any other purpose allowed by law.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6261), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 20, 2014
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeannie Darneille (D-27)
- Introduced
- January 20, 2014 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 20, 2014
AN ACT Relating to statements made by juveniles during assessments or screenings for mental health or chemical dependency treatment;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeannie Darneille (D-27)
1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
SB 6261 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 6261 (2015–16) Human remains
- SB 6261 (2011–12) Incompetence to stand trial
- SB 6261 (2009–10) Utility services collections
- SB 6261 (2007–08) Adult youth programs