2011 Senate Bill 247

Establish juvenile criminal trial competency procedures

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To establish statutory definitions related to juvenile competency in criminal trials. The bill is part of a juvenile criminal trial competency rules and procedures package that includes Senate Bill 246.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 30, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 6, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors