Juveniles.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Enrolled
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
Assembly Bill 2636 makes technical changes to California’s juvenile justice system regarding deferred entry of judgment. Specifically, it requires courts to consider whether a minor is charged with carrying a loaded firearm when evaluating their suitability for this program. The bill also clarifies existing procedures for determining eligibility and transferring cases involving minors.
Key provisions
- Requires courts to consider firearm charges when evaluating suitability for deferred entry of judgment.
- Clarifies the criteria for determining eligibility for deferred entry of judgment.
- Addresses the transfer of cases involving minors to ensure proper assessment of suitability for deferred entry of judgment.
Who is affected
- Minors (ages 12-17)
- Juvenile Courts
- Prosecutors
- Court Judges
- Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Notable changes
- Adds a specific consideration for firearm charges in the deferred entry of judgment process.
- Refines procedures for transferring cases involving minors to ensure consistent evaluation of eligibility.
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