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Senate committee opens hearing on SB 6,062 to expand suspended disposition alternatives and mid-sentence review
Summary
Senate Bill 6,062 would expand eligibility for suspended disposition alternatives, require mid-sentence review and create temporary transfer authority when juvenile facilities exceed rated bed capacity; the committee heard supportive and opposing testimony from youth, community groups, counties and victim advocates.
The Senate Human Services Committee on Jan. 26 opened public hearing on Senate Bill 6,062, a bill sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson that would expand eligibility for suspended disposition alternatives (options B and C), require a midpoint review after six months, and direct courts and DCYF to share information in evaluating community-based supervision.
Committee staff summarized key provisions: the bill presumes suspension under options B or C for eligible juveniles unless a court finds community supervision would not protect the public, expands eligibility for some offenses (with specific…
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