CA AB1959

Expands restrictions on sentence recall and resentencing for individuals sentenced to life without parole as juveniles, adding exclusions for those convicted of multiple murders in the same proceeding, mass shootings (defined as killing at least 3 victims with a firearm in one event), or offenses committed in school zones or on places of worship property

Authorizes district attorneys to seek transfer of 14- and 15-year-olds from juvenile court to adult criminal court for murder of law enforcement personnel, or for murder, attempted murder, or firearm assault committed in school zones or places of worship

Permits transfer to adult court for minors aged 14-15 alleged to have committed more than one murder in the first or second degree during the same event

Maintains existing law allowing transfer motions for minors 16 and older for any felony, and for 14-15 year olds for serious offenses listed in subdivision (b) who were not apprehended before juvenile court jurisdiction ended

Requires the juvenile court to find by clear and convincing evidence that a minor is not amenable to rehabilitation before ordering transfer, considering factors including criminal sophistication, rehabilitation potential, delinquent history, and offense circumstances