CT HB05558

Removes automatic transfer of certain serious juvenile offenses to adult criminal docket, including violations of specific statutes related to sexual assault, robbery, and other crimes, replacing mandatory transfer with discretionary judicial review.

Establishes that probable cause in transfer hearings for class C, D, and E felonies may be demonstrated through sworn affidavit instead of requiring testimony.

Revises detention criteria for juveniles by replacing "risk to public safety" standard with more specific factors including risk of running away, committing additional offenses, or posing danger due to the serious nature of alleged acts.

Eliminates requirement that officers report suspected abuse when arresting youth for certain offenses and instead rely on existing child protective service reporting obligations.

Allows courts to consider suspended detention orders with graduated sanctions as alternative to detention for juveniles, using a detention risk assessment instrument.