CT SB00502

Adds "serious firearm offenses" (as defined in section 53a-3) to the list of offenses eligible for discretionary transfer from juvenile court to adult criminal court upon motion by a prosecutor

Shortens the deadline for filing transfer motions and holding hearings from 30 days to 15 days after arraignment for cases involving serious firearm offenses

Requires the chief administrative judge for the Juvenile Division to submit annual reports to the Judiciary Committee beginning January 15, 2027, detailing the number of transfer motions filed, offenses charged, and dispositions

Maintains existing requirements for transfer: child must be at least 15 years old at time of offense, probable cause must exist, and court must find transfer serves best interests of child and public

Effective date: October 1, 2026