Talking Points for HB 16, version Q

May 6, 1997 before the House Judiciary Committee

New tools for the Juvenile Justice System:

1) Authorizing Municipalities to take minors before civil court.

Sections 1, 2, 3, & 4.

2) Victim Witness Assistance program.

Section 6.

3) Dual Sentencing of serious offenders.

Sections 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 36, & 37.

4) Involving communities in the informal adjudication process.

Sections 10 & 11.

5) Community Service.

Section 15.

6) Communication between HSS and Law Enforcement.

Section 30.

7) Clarifying the roles of the Department of Health and Social Services and Law Enforcement agencies.

Sections 23 & 24.

8) Communication between the Department of Health and Social Services and Public Officials.

Sections 7 & 32.