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CA AB1647
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Isaac Bryan
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AI Summary
- Raises the evidentiary standard for transferring juveniles to adult criminal court from "clear and convincing evidence" to "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the minor cannot be rehabilitated in juvenile court
- Applies to minors aged 16 or older accused of felonies, and to minors aged 14-15 accused of serious offenses (including murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes) who were not apprehended before juvenile court jurisdiction ended
- Courts must evaluate five criteria when considering transfer: criminal sophistication, rehabilitation potential, prior delinquent history, success of previous rehabilitation attempts, and circumstances of the alleged offense
- Requires courts to consider mitigating factors such as childhood trauma, foster care involvement, human trafficking victimization, and the minor's age, maturity, and mental/emotional development
- Creates a state-mandated local program by increasing the number of minors retained in juvenile court who are entitled to county-funded rehabilitative services
Legislative Description
Juveniles: transfer to court of criminal jurisdiction.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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