Legislature(2009 - 2010)SENATE FINANCE 532
03/12/2010 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
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SB305 | |
SB110 | |
SB257 | |
SB246 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+= | SB 305 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 110 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | SB 246 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | SB 257 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 306 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE BILL NO. 257 "An Act relating to funding for youth courts; and relating to accounting for criminal fines." Senator Dennis Egan, sponsor, read the sponsor statement. · Senate Bill 257 provides a sustainable source of funding for Alaska's youth courts. · Every youth court in the state is a little different, but they share the same basic idea: Young people picked up for misdemeanors, violations, and alcohol offenses get a trial by their peers. · Youth courts work. Only 10 percent of juveniles who go through these programs reoffend. · That saves the state money - roughly $10,000 per offender. · It also means the Juvenile Justice professionals at the Department of Health & Social Services don't have to dedicate resources to the little stuff. o That's a 2-way benefit - real attention and real consequences for young people who otherwise don't always get a hard look. o And our well-trained youth corrections people are available for the 'hard cases.' · There's another great benefit for Alaska - the kids who volunteer in these programs get great training in the basics of criminal law, research, writing, and public speaking. · The bill chooses a funding source for these courts - a portion of criminal fines. o Currently adults' criminal fines are unrestricted general fund. o SB 257 designates up to 25% of those fines for youth courts. o Making criminals pay for crime prevention makes sense o I look forward to hearing from the public, and answering committee members' questions. 1:10:00 PM Co-Chair Stedman noted three zero fiscal notes, one from the Department of Law, one from the Department of Health and Social Services, and one from the Court System. KERRI FOX, BETHEL YOUTH COURT, (via teleconference), testified in support of the bill. She shared that Bethel has been trying to get a youth court started for several years. Some progress has recently been made. She did not want to lose that momentum. Senator Ellis asked how the court connects the elders with youthful offenders. Ms. Fox replied that when youth are charged with minor consuming, they come before a panel of elders and youths. Guidance is offered. 1:12:56 PM LISA ALBERT-KONECKY, MAT-SU YOUTH COURT, WASILLA, (via teleconference), testified in favor of the bill. Youth courts show a strong community-supported program. The youth court in Wasilla is struggling for funding. Each youth court reflects their community's needs. She urged support of the bill. 1:14:57 PM MEGAN STANNELAND, ADVOCATE, JUNEAU YOUTH COURT, testified in support of the bill. She stressed that youth courts are youth advocating for youth, which gives the program power and momentum. The youth courts attempts to find creative sentencing using community service that fits the individual. Senator Thomas pointed out that youth courts are supported by pro bono trial lawyers. Youth courts reduce recidivism dramatically. Senator Egan agreed. The recidivism rate is 10 percent compared to 30 percent in regular court cases. SB 257 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for further consideration. 1:18:55 PM
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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Articles.pdf |
SFIN 4/13/2009 9:00:00 AM SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 110 |
SB110 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SFIN 4/13/2009 9:00:00 AM SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 110 |
SB110 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 4/13/2009 9:00:00 AM SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 110 |
SB246 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 246 |
SB_257_Sponsor_Statement.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM SJUD 2/19/2010 1:30:00 PM |
SB 257 |
SB 257 Juneau DistCourt LOS.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM SJUD 2/19/2010 1:30:00 PM |
SB 257 |
SB257 Letter of Support.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM SJUD 2/19/2010 1:30:00 PM |
SB 257 |
SB257 Ketchikan Magistrate LOS.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM SJUD 2/19/2010 1:30:00 PM |
SB 257 |
SB257 JYC Bd LOS.doc |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM SJUD 2/19/2010 1:30:00 PM |
SB 257 |
Wasilla PD LOS.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM SJUD 2/19/2010 1:30:00 PM |
SB 257 |
Palmer Distcourt LOS.doc |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
LOS Wrangell Bethel.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
Kodiak PD LOS.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
Kethcikan DistCourt LOS.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
Wrangell D.Rooney LOS.doc |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
Letter in Support Teen Court.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
AYC FM LOS.doc |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
North Star Magistrate LOS.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
Kodiak COC LOS.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
Kodiak Judge LOS.doc |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
Nome Mag LOS.doc |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
SB 305 Proposed SFIN CS Version E.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 305 |
SB305 3-12-10 DOR Presentation.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 305 |
SB 305 BP Testimony 3-12 SFC.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 305 |
SB 110 SFC Am. #1.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 110 |
SJR 21 Southeast Conference ltr of support .pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SJR 21 |
Support Ltr.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 238 |
Letter of Support.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 257 |
SB 246 Superior Court . Case Filings.pdf |
SFIN 3/12/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 246 |