Modifies procedures relating to the detention of a juvenile

Summary

The bill mandates that any child taken into detention receive a hearing on the record that follows the same procedural rules as a criminal preliminary hearing. It also requires judges to inform juveniles of their right to counsel, to present probable‑cause evidence, and to limit detention to 24 hours unless a hearing is held within three days. The goal is to protect juveniles’ rights while ensuring detention is used only when necessary.

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