CA SB545

Court must now give mandatory weight to all relevant factors when evaluating a minor's criminal sophistication, including age, maturity, intellectual capacity, childhood trauma, and status as a victim of human trafficking or sexual abuse.

Court must consider evidence that the alleged victim trafficked, sexually abused, or sexually battered the minor when evaluating the circumstances and gravity of the offense.

Minor must be retained in juvenile court jurisdiction if evidence shows the alleged victim trafficked, sexually abused, or sexually battered the minor prior to or during the offense, unless court finds by clear and convincing evidence this did not occur.

Criminal court must return a case to juvenile court if evidence shows the minor was trafficked, sexually abused, or sexually battered by the alleged victim, unless court finds by clear and convincing evidence this did not occur.

No state reimbursement is required for increased county costs related to retaining more minors under juvenile court jurisdiction.