Juveniles: transfer to criminal court: criminal procedure.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill clarifies that a minor’s statements made during a transfer hearing to criminal court or to their probation officer cannot be used against them in subsequent juvenile or criminal proceedings. It reinforces existing legal precedent that prohibits using these statements to prepare transfer reports. The bill aims to protect minors’ rights by preventing their statements from being used against them in later legal actions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of a minor’s statements made during a transfer hearing.
- Prohibits the use of a minor’s statements made to their probation officer for transfer report preparation.
- Prevents these statements from being used in subsequent juvenile proceedings.
- Prevents these statements from being used in subsequent criminal proceedings.
- States that the provisions are declaratory of existing law.
- Reinforces existing case law, including Bryan v. Superior Court and Ramona R. v. Superior Court.
Who is affected
- Minors
- Juvenile Courts
- Criminal Courts
- Probation Officers
- District Attorneys
Notable changes
- Codifies existing case law regarding the inadmissibility of minor statements.
- Provides a clearer prohibition on the use of statements in both juvenile and criminal contexts.
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