CA AB2636

Requires juvenile courts to consider whether a minor is charged with carrying a loaded firearm (Penal Code Section 25850) when evaluating their suitability for deferred entry of judgment

Applies to minors aged 14 and older who are eligible for deferred entry of judgment on felony charges and have no prior felony wardship

Deferred entry of judgment allows eligible minors to avoid formal wardship through education, treatment, and rehabilitation programs instead of traditional juvenile court adjudication

Maintains existing eligibility requirements including no prior felony wardship, no commitment to Division of Juvenile Facilities, and no revoked probation