FL S0392

Increases the minimum age for discretionary waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction from 14 to 15 years old, allowing state attorneys to request transfer to adult court for children 15 years or older.

Raises the minimum age for mandatory waiver from 14 to 15 years old for children with prior violent felony adjudications who are charged with subsequent violent crimes or fourth felony offenses involving firearms or violence.

Expands discretionary direct file authority to include children 15 or 16 years old (previously 14 or 15) when public interest requires adult sanctions for specified serious offenses.

Changes mandatory direct file provisions to apply to children 17 years old (previously 16 or 17) for forcible felonies and certain firearm-related offenses.

Makes conforming changes to related statutes regarding detention in adult facilities, sentencing alternatives, and detention length limits to reflect the amended age thresholds.