CT HB05042

Expands the definition of "youth" from ages 16-18 to ages 15-21 for purposes of youthful offender statutes.

Allows the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision to apply to youthful offenders.

Requires that court proceedings for defendants under 18 years of age be conducted in separate courthouse areas away from adult criminal proceedings.

Changes automatic record erasure from age 21 to four years after sentencing as a youthful offender, provided no subsequent felony conviction occurs.

Specifies that youth service bureau referrals and probation conditions apply only to adjudicated youthful offenders under 18 years of age.