5296-S2 AMS SALO S2188.3
2SSB 5296 - S AMD 162
By Senator Salomon
ADOPTED 03/10/2025
On page 2, line 7, strike "clear and convincing" and insert "a preponderance of the"
Beginning on page 3, line 38, after "13.40.230" strike all material through "13.40.230" on page 4, line 2
On page 8, beginning on line 7, after "13.40.230" strike all material through "13.40.160(1)(c)" on line 8
On page 19, line 14, after "13.40.160(1)(c)." strike all material through "13.40.230." on line 15
On page 28, line 20, strike "clearly and convincingly"
On page 28, line 20, after "conclusion" insert ", by the preponderance of the evidence,"
EFFECT: Requires the court to use preponderance of the evidence as the standard for determining whether commitment to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is needed because a community-based placement would not adequately protect the community. Removes appeals on revocations of suspended dispositions.
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