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CA AB1376
Bill
Status
10/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mia Bonta
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Mandates that probation conditions be individually tailored, developmentally appropriate, reasonable, and proportional to legitimate interests served
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Removes court authority to order minors to pay a $250 fine or participate in uncompensated work programs in lieu of restitution
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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