Criminal procedure: sentencing.
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Two Thirds
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to address sentencing enhancements related to juvenile adjudications and prior convictions before the age of 18. It prohibits using prior juvenile adjudications or convictions before age 18 as a basis for increased sentencing. The bill also provides a process for vacating these prior convictions and resentencing individuals, requiring participation from district attorneys and public defenders. Finally, it ensures that state reimbursement will be provided for the costs associated with implementing this process.
Key provisions
- Prohibits using prior juvenile adjudications or convictions before age 18 as a basis for sentence enhancements.
- Establishes a process for vacating prior juvenile adjudications or convictions and resentencing defendants.
- Requires participation from district attorneys and public defenders in the resentencing process.
- Provides for state reimbursement for local agencies and school districts for costs associated with the resentencing process.
- Clarifies that the state will reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the bill.
- Addresses the application of existing sentencing initiatives and reforms.
- Specifies conditions under which a defendant may be resentenced.
- Requires the prosecution to prove a defendant is ineligible for resentencing.
Who is affected
- Defendants with prior juvenile adjudications or convictions before age 18
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