MO HB66

Allows courts to impose a juvenile disposition and simultaneously impose an adult criminal sentence with execution suspended or suspend imposition of the adult sentence itself in cases of dual jurisdiction for offenders under 17 transferred to general jurisdiction court.

Requires successful completion of the juvenile disposition as a condition of the suspended adult criminal sentence.

Authorizes the Division of Youth Services to petition the court for custody transfer if the offender is beyond the scope of treatment programs, at which point the court may revoke suspension, impose a sentence, or place on probation.

Requires a court hearing when the offender reaches age 17 to determine whether to revoke suspension, impose a sentence, place on probation, or allow continued custody with the Division of Youth Services.

Provides that if the suspension of the adult sentence is revoked, all time served under the juvenile disposition shall be credited toward the adult criminal sentence imposed.