SB 4 - Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections - South Dakota Key Vote

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Title: Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections

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Title: Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and final pass a bill that amends court authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the department of corrections.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that the court shall have a great degree of disposition in determining the least restrictive alternative sentencing option for a juvenile who has been determined to be a delinquent (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the court has the authority to determine if the child has to pay restitution or a fine of at least $1000 and attend a community supervised release program (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the court may place a child in an alternative education program (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the courts may do this if they find that no viable alternative exists for the child (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the court may also adjudicate fees to the parents guardians or other parties responsible for the child (Sec. 1).

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Title: Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends court authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the department of corrections.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that the court shall have a great degree of disposition in determining the least restrictive alternative sentencing option for a juvenile who has been determined to be a delinquent (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the court has the authority to determine if the child has to pay restitution or a fine of at least $1000 and attend a community supervised release program (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the court may place a child in an alternative education program (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the courts may do this if they find that no viable alternative exists for the child (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the court may also adjudicate fees to the parents guardians or other parties responsible for the child (Sec. 1).

Title: Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections

Title: Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections

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