Crimes: child endangerment.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends California Penal Code sections to address child endangerment. It expands the definition of child endangerment to include adults who solicit or recruit minors to commit felonies, subjecting them to a state prison sentence of 2, 4, or 6 years. Furthermore, it introduces a new sentencing enhancement for murder if the victim is a minor and another minor was present at the scene, potentially extending parole eligibility. The bill also clarifies probation requirements and addresses reimbursement for local agencies.
Key provisions
- Expands child endangerment to include adults recruiting minors to commit felonies.
- Establishes a state prison sentence enhancement of 2, 4, or 6 years for soliciting or recruiting a minor to commit a felony.
- Introduces a sentencing enhancement for murder of a minor when another minor is present, potentially extending parole eligibility.
- Modifies probation conditions, including a minimum probation period of 48 months and mandatory child abuser’s treatment counseling.
- Clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
- Updates Section 273a to clarify the definition of child endangerment.
- Adds Section 12022.56 to address the sentencing enhancement for murder involving a minor victim and the presence of another minor.
Who is affected
- Minors
- Adults who solicit or recruit minors
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