Dependent Children's Protection Act of 1985
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 1985)
Dependent Children's Protection Act of 1985 - Declares that the constitutional rights of juveniles shall be enforced by prohibiting the punitive detention of juveniles convicted of status offenses (offenses that would not be criminal if committed by an adult).
Prohibits States from assigning juveniles to any secure detention, treatment, or correctional facility for such offenses.
Authorizes any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring a civil action in district court for damages and equitable relief.
What just happenedJun 3, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 3, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 3, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Subcommittee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate