OK SB1109

Adds three new offenses to the list for which juveniles ages 15-17 may be held accountable as youthful offenders and potentially receive adult sentences: violations of Section 652 (pointing firearms), Section 1289.17A (unlawful carry in certain places), and Section 1378 subsections A or C (feloniously pointing a firearm) of Title 21

Juveniles ages 13-14 charged with first-degree murder may be certified as youthful offenders or juveniles, while those ages 15-17 charged with first-degree murder are automatically treated as adults with no option for juvenile certification

Youthful offenders may petition for certification as a juvenile, or district attorneys may seek adult sentencing, with the court ruling on these motions before deciding whether to bind the accused over for trial

Preliminary hearings must commence within 90 days of filing; failure to meet this deadline for certain charges prohibits the district attorney from seeking an adult sentence unless the accused waived the requirement

Effective date: November 1, 2025