AB 1279
Criminal procedure: sentencing.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Died
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Bill overview
This bill amends California’s criminal sentencing laws to address juvenile adjudications. It prohibits using prior juvenile adjudications or convictions before age 18 as ‘prior serious or violent felony convictions’ for sentencing enhancements. This means individuals who were younger when committing offenses may not face harsher penalties due to those earlier incidents. The bill also establishes a process for vacating these enhancements and resentencing defendants, requiring collaboration between district attorneys and public defenders.
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