Bill: HB 1318, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation	Economic Freedom	Property Rights	Personal Responsibility	Limited Government	Individual Liberty
Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral

Author(s)

Sylvester Turner

Bill Caption

Relating to the duration of a youth's detention following a detention hearing and the appointment of counsel for that hearing for certain youths.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication is anticipated on the State or local governments.

Bill Analysis

Summary: Currently, some Texas counties appoint counsel for juveniles prior to the first detention hearing and report positive results. HB 1318 would require courts to appoint a counsel to represent a child within a reasonable time before the first detention hearing.

Analysis: HB 1318 deals primarily with juvenile court administration and does not fall under our liberty principles. We remain neutral on HB 1318.

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