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AR SB458
Bill
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Courts must consider adverse childhood experiences, childhood trauma, child welfare or foster care system involvement, and status as a victim of human trafficking, sexual abuse, or rape when deciding whether to transfer a juvenile case to adult criminal court
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Extended juvenile jurisdiction offender designation hearings must now include consideration of the same trauma-related factors and background information
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New sentencing requirements apply to any person convicted of an offense committed when they were under 18 years of age, regardless of current age at sentencing
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Sentencing courts must consider the diminished culpability of juveniles compared to adults and the typical characteristics of youth as mitigating factors
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Approved April 22, 2025, amending Arkansas Code sections 9-27-318(g), 9-27-503(c)(9), and adding new section 16-90-124
Legislative Description
To Require A Court To Consider The Impact Of Factors Such As Trauma And Involvement With The Child Welfare System On A Person Who Committed A Crime As A Minor During A Transfer Or Sentencing Hearing.
Last Action
Notification that SB458 is now Act 988
4/23/2025