VT H0781

Expands the list of offenses committed by juveniles ages 14-21 that must originate in Criminal Division rather than Family Division of Superior Court, including violations of conditions of release for serious offenses

Removes three offenses from the category requiring Criminal Division filing for those ages 16-21: using a firearm while committing a felony, drug trafficking, and aggravated stalking

Adds seven new offenses to the list that can trigger transfer from Family Division to Criminal Division, including aggravated stalking, aggravated domestic assault, lewd conduct with a child, carrying a weapon while committing a felony, drug trafficking, and human trafficking

Expands the enumerated serious offenses in section 5204(a) from 11 to 18 categories, broadening which juvenile cases may be transferred to adult criminal court

Takes effect immediately upon passage