Senate Bill 410 - Alyssa D. Wiles Law

• Persons ages 13-17 charged with accessory to murder in the first degree must be held accountable as youthful offenders.

• Persons ages 15-17 charged with murder in the second degree, kidnapping, manslaughter, robbery, rape, sodomy, lewd molestation, arson, drug trafficking, or accessory to these offenses must be held accountable as youthful offenders.

• Persons ages 16-17 charged with burglary, assault on state employees, aggravated assault on police, witness intimidation, drug trafficking, assault with deadly weapons, maiming, or firearm offenses must be held accountable as youthful offenders.

• District attorney must file a preliminary hearing within 90 days of filing charges, and the state is prohibited from seeking an adult sentence if this deadline is not met unless waived by the defendant.

• Accused persons may file a motion for certification to the juvenile justice system, and courts must consider seven specific factors including offense severity, criminal history, maturity, public safety prospects, and likelihood of rehabilitation before ruling on certification.