Expands prosecutor's ability to motion for transfer of certain juvenile delinquency cases to adult court.
This bill allows prosecutors to seek transfer of certain juvenile cases to adult court without the juvenile's consent. It applies to 15-year-olds or older accused of serious offenses like homicide, sexual assault, gun crimes, or drug trafficking. Prosecutors must file a motion within 60 days with written justification, and courts must review factors including the juvenile's age, prior record, and mental health before approving transfer. If transferred, juveniles would typically serve custodial sentences in juvenile facilities until age 21, with limited exceptions for older juveniles or specific circumstances.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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