2009 House Bill 5175

Establish presumption that 10 year olds not legally incompetent

Introduced in the House

July 14, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To establish a presumption that juveniles 10 years old or more who are defendants in criminal prosecutions are competent, and also establish specific procedures and explicit criteria for determining that a juvenile is not competent.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.