Relating to treatment and registration of juveniles adjudicated for a sexual offense.
Impact
One significant aspect of HB2879 is its focus on requiring an individual risk assessment for juveniles ordered to register. This introduces a layer of evaluation that aims to assess the likelihood of re-offending and the potential danger posed to the community. Additionally, the bill mandates that information regarding the registration is kept confidential and used solely for law enforcement and related agencies, providing privacy measures for juveniles compared to adults registered under similar laws.
Summary
House Bill 2879 addresses the treatment and registration of juveniles who have been adjudicated for sexual offenses. The bill is designed to amend existing law by introducing procedures for how juveniles who commit sexual offenses are registered as sex offenders and how their treatment is managed. Among its key provisions, the bill specifies the types of offenses that require registration and outlines the process for determining when a juvenile should register, targeting preventative measures aimed at ensuring public safety.
Contention
There are potential points of contention surrounding HB2879, particularly regarding the implications of registering juveniles as sex offenders. Critics argue that labeling young offenders could hinder their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Proponents, however, emphasize the importance of public safety and the need for appropriate responses to serious offenses committed by minors. The balance between protecting the community and supporting juvenile rehabilitation continues to generate debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman that serves the department.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman that serves the department.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission.
Relating to the functions and continuation of the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and to the functions of the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission.