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.

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SRES 194

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May 11, 2007

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider ...

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Anniversaries Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Due process of law Families Juvenile delinquency Law Right to counsel Self-incrimination Supreme Court decisions

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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.

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May 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)
May 11, 2007

Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)
May 11, 2007

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