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SB1655Introduced in the Senate

JUV CT-FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Lakesia Collins, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Delinquent Minors Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Adds a Part concerning Fitness to Stand Trial. Specifies the unfitness standard for a minor. Sets forth procedures to raise the issue of the unfitness of a minor. Specifies the burden of proof and a presumption. Provides requirements for a fitness evaluation and hearing to determine the fitness of a minor. Provides the requirements for the services to attain fitness, the period to obtain fitness, initial and subsequent progress reports, periodic hearings, and in-court assistance to render a minor fit. Specifies time credit and sentencing guidelines for a minor who attains fitness. Provides for the legal disposition of a minor if fitness cannot be attained. Contains other provisions. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2025.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

April 11, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  6. Assigned to Criminal Law

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  11. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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