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Under current law, a DUI, DUI per se, or DWAI is a misdemeanor offense. The bill makes such an offense a class 4 felony if the violation occurred: (1) After 3 or more prior convictions for DUI, DUI per se,...
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems. The bill establishes a juvenile-specific definition of incompetent to...
For a juvenile 10 years of age or older alleged to have committed a petty offense, the bill allows a peace officer to issue a petty ticket requiring the juvenile to appear before a law enforcement officer,...
The bill requires the department of corrections to review the status of all offenders held in long-term isolated confinement within 90 days after the effective date of the bill. If the review determines...
On and after July 1, 2014, the department of corrections (department) shall develop and implement initiatives specifically designed to decrease recidivism, enhance public safety, and increase each offender'...
The bill establishes a definition, as formulated by the state substance abuse trend and response task force, for a drug-endangered child for purposes of cases of child abuse or neglect in the criminal code...