"Some judges believe they already have the power to order children to attend counseling," said Rep. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville, sponsor of a bill awaiting action by the Senate. "Some other judges don't believe they have that authority."
"A crafty defense attorney may be able to get defendant defined as mentally retarded even if they are really not," said Rep. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville.