CA AB2361

Requires courts to find by clear and convincing evidence that a minor is not amenable to rehabilitation while under juvenile court jurisdiction before transferring the case to criminal court.

Mandates that transfer orders include written reasons explaining why the court found the minor is not amenable to rehabilitation under juvenile court jurisdiction.

Applies to minors 16 years or older charged with felonies listed in subdivision (b), and to minors 14-15 years old charged with specified serious offenses who were not apprehended before juvenile court jurisdiction ended.

Specifies five criteria courts must consider when deciding whether to transfer a minor, including the minor's criminal sophistication, potential for rehabilitation, delinquent history, success of previous rehabilitation attempts, and the circumstances and gravity of the alleged offense.

Exempts reimbursement obligations related to costs already borne by local agencies under the 2011 Realignment Legislation, but requires state reimbursement for any other mandated costs as determined by the Commission on State Mandates.