SC H5118

Requires juvenile evaluations to include comprehensive, individualized biopsychosocial assessments examining social, physical, and mental health functioning, replacing the previous requirement for "complete social, physical, psychological, and mental examination"

Prohibits detention of any person 18 years or older in juvenile detention facilities; upon written notice, local law enforcement must immediately transport them to the county detention center

Limits determinate commitment sentences to 90 days for misdemeanor offenses and 180 days for felony offenses, with a maximum of 180 days for probation violations or contempt of court

Removes provisions allowing commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice for status offenses (non-criminal violations like truancy or curfew violations)

Transfers release and revocation authority to the department for juveniles committed for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, while the Board of Juvenile Parole retains authority for violent offenses