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House committee advances bill letting juvenile judges suspend short detentions pending treatment
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to send HB 465 to the House floor. Sponsor Rep. Auxier said the bill lets juvenile judges suspend up to five days of a sentence while youth complete ordered treatment or community supervision to encourage compliance.
Representative Tiara Auxier presented HB 465 to give juvenile judges a limited tool to encourage completion of court‑ordered interventions. The bill would allow a judge to suspend up to five days of a juvenile’s sentence while the juvenile completes treatment, community service or other interventions, the sponsor said, noting five days mirrors current show‑cause authority.
"I hope it will help them finish their treatment faster," Auxier said, describing the change as a motivational tool rather than an effort to increase detention use.
Committee members asked clarifying questions and the bill drew no public comment in person or online. Representative Miller moved a favorable recommendation; the committee approved the motion by voice vote and the bill was reported out of committee without opposition.
Next steps: HB 465 will be scheduled for consideration on the House floor.
