SB 18 - Second Chance Society

• Establishes "young adult" definition for persons 18-21 years old to extend juvenile court jurisdiction gradually: 18-19 years old starting July 1, 2017, 18-20 years old starting July 1, 2018, and 18-21 years old starting July 1, 2019.

• Expands juvenile justice system to include young adults accused of delinquent acts, with same procedural protections, dispositions, and services available to younger juveniles.

• Changes terminology from "convicted" to "adjudicated" throughout juvenile justice statutes and revises age-related references to apply to expanded young adult jurisdiction.

• Modifies bail system to allow 10% cash bail deposits as alternative to surety bonds for certain arrested persons, with forfeited funds supporting legal services programs for the poor.

• Extends Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee responsibilities to evaluate policies related to expansion of juvenile jurisdiction to include persons 18-21 years old and plan implementation timeline.