S.RES.194 - Federal Government - A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the landmark case In re Gault, et. al., in which the Supreme Court held that all children accused of delinquent acts and facing a proceeding in which their freedom may be curtailed have a right to counsel in the proceedings against them.

Please upgrade your Flash Player Home > Federal Government > S.RES.194 Tagged in: Anniversaries, Children, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Due process of law, Juvenile delinquency, Law, Right to counsel, Self-incrimination, Supreme Court decisions See all (2 more) Latest Update: Sunday, July, 20th 2008 A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the landmark case In re Gault, et. al., in which the Supreme Court held that all children accused of delinquent acts and facing a proceeding in which their freedom may be curtailed have a right to counsel in the proceedings against them. 5/11/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of In re Gault, et. al., the Supreme Court decision that extended the right to counsel to juveniles in criminal proceedings. Comment on Bill - Be the first to leave a comment! Latest Actions 05/11/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6030-6031 text as passed Senate: CR S6031 text of measure as introduced: CR S6023) 05/11/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6030-6031; text as passed Senate: CR S6031; text of measure as introduced: CR S6023) Bill Text File name Last Updated S.RES.194 Agreed to by Senate 08/31/2007

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