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H.R.5537: Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced March 5, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 5, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to: (1) revise and add definitions under such Act relating to the treatment of juveniles held in custody while awaiting trial for criminal offenses; (2) require state plans under such Act to separate juveniles from the adult prison population, eliminate the use of dangerous practices used for holding juveniles in custody, and provide...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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March 5, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) |