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D New Jersey Senate · District 15

Sen. Shirley Turner

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Total votes
6,275
all sessions
Attendance
95%
234 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 75% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 78% of chamber peers
Sponsored
3,691
bills & resolutions
Higher than 92% of chamber peers
Committees
5
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3,691 bills and resolutions

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Primary S 269
In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor
Clarifies juvenile's right to attorney representation.*

Maddy summaryS 269 clarifies that juveniles in New Jersey delinquency cases have the right to an attorney at every critical stage of court proceedings, including all court appearances and investigative steps by police or prosecutors after a complaint is filed. It requires that juveniles with mental capacity cannot waive legal rights without counsel present and after parental consultation, and mandates written/recorded waivers with court verification that the waiver is voluntary. Juveniles without mental capacity must have a guardian ad litem to handle waivers. The bill directly affects all juveniles facing court in delinquency cases, ensuring consistent access to legal representation during key legal moments.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors
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