IN HB1133 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-01-08 - First Reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Counsel for children charged with delinquent acts. Provides that, unless or until a valid waiver of the right to counsel has been or is made, a court shall appoint counsel for a child charged with a delinquent act if certain circumstances apply. Establishes requirements for waiving the child's right to counsel. Allows a waiver of the child's right to counsel to be withdrawn at any time. (This bill codifies Rule 25 of the Indiana Rules on Criminal Procedure.)

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Title

Counsel for children charged with delinquent acts. Provides that, unless or until a valid waiver of the right to counsel has been or is made, a court shall appoint counsel for a child charged with a delinquent act if certain circumstances apply. Establishes requirements for waiving the child's right to counsel. Allows a waiver of the child's right to counsel to be withdrawn at any time. (This bill codifies Rule 25 of the Indiana Rules on Criminal Procedure.)

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-01-08HouseFirst Reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
2015-01-08HouseAuthored by Representative Pryor

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