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CA AB1376

Bill

Status

Passed

10/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mia Bonta

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits juvenile probation to 12 months from the most recent disposition hearing, with courts able to extend probation only after a noticed hearing proving by preponderance of evidence that extension serves the ward's and public's best interest

  • Requires courts to hold review hearings at least every 6 months if probation is extended, and mandates probation agencies submit reports detailing the basis for any extension requests

  • Mandates that probation conditions be individually tailored, developmentally appropriate, reasonable, and proportional to legitimate interests served

  • Removes court authority to order minors to pay a $250 fine or participate in uncompensated work programs in lieu of restitution

  • Changes certain mandatory probation conditions (such as counseling, property repair, community service, and repaying apprehension costs) from required to discretionary, allowing courts to find such conditions inappropriate and state reasons on the record

Legislative Description

Wards: probation.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 575, Statutes of 2025.

10/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/24/2025
Public Safety6/4/2025
Rules5/28/2025
Public Safety3/17/2025

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