MO SB36

Designates sections 211.071 and 211.073 as "Jonathan's Law" and establishes procedures for transferring juveniles ages 12-17 to adult court for felony offenses.

Mandates transfer hearings for juveniles charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, first degree assault, forcible rape, forcible sodomy, first degree robbery, drug distribution, or two or more prior unrelated felonies.

Requires courts to consider 10 criteria when determining whether to transfer a juvenile to adult court, including offense severity, violence involved, offender's age and maturity, prior record, and racial disparity in certification.

Changes dual jurisdiction sentencing from discretionary to mandatory for offenders under 17 years 6 months convicted in adult court, allowing courts to impose both juvenile dispositions and suspended adult sentences simultaneously.

Permits division of youth services to petition for custody transfers if an offender becomes beyond the scope of treatment programs, and establishes hearings at age 17 and before age 21 to determine custody placement or revocation of suspended sentences.