Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes

The definition of 'recidivism' now includes arrests for felonies and misdemeanors involving physical force, rather than just new prison convictions.

A prosecutor can now file a motion with the Board of Pardons and Parole to move a minor from a secure care facility to a correctional facility if the minor was convicted of aggravated murder as an adult.

The minor must be provided with legal counsel during any hearing regarding their provisional housing in a secure care facility.

The bill includes new dates for reporting and evaluation related to recidivism metrics, though some previous dates appear to have been removed or adjusted in this version.

The bill adds new code sections and amends existing ones to reflect the updated definitions and procedures for juvenile and adult justice systems.

The definition of 'alternative recidivism metric' was expanded to include arrests for felonies and misdemeanors involving physical force, in addition to subsequent convictions.

The definition of 'juvenile recidivism' was updated to include diversions, adjudications, and convictions occurring within six months, one year, two years, and three years after a disposition.

The State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice now has explicit duties to oversee evidence-based programs, streamline reporting, and develop performance measures for juvenile justice reforms.

Rules regarding the transfer of minors provisionally housed in secure care facilities were clarified to ensure timely transfer to adult custody if the facility presents an unreasonable risk or is not in the minor's best interest.

Prosecutors are now explicitly authorized to file motions with the Board of Pardons and Parole to request that a minor tried as an adult for aggravated murder be transferred from a secure care facility to an adult correctional facility.

Several sections contain technical corrections and formatting updates to align with current statutory language and remove outdated references.

Added new definitions for 'alternative recidivism metric,' 'desistance,' and 'intervention' to improve data collection on recidivism.

Modified recidivism reporting requirements to include both standard and alternative metrics, removing a deadline for reevaluating the standard metric.

Updated rules for minors tried as adults for aggravated murder, allowing prosecutors to file motions with the Board of Pardons and Parole regarding their provisional housing.

Extended the maximum detention period for minors awaiting placement from 72 hours to seven calendar days under specific conditions.

Clarified that minors under 18 cannot be placed in correctional facilities intended for adults as an alternative to detention.

Adjusted timelines for juvenile recidivism data collection to track offenses within six months, one year, two years, and three years after a disposition.

Added new definitions for 'alternative recidivism metric,' 'desistance,' and 'intervention' to broaden how recidivism is measured and understood.

Updated reporting requirements to include both standard prison-return metrics and alternative metrics that capture arrests or convictions involving physical force.

Added authority for prosecutors to file motions requesting the Board review the provisional housing status of minors in secure care facilities.

Mandated that the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice oversee the development of evidence-based juvenile justice programs and performance measures.

Modified provisions for minors tried as adults for aggravated murder, allowing the Board of Pardons and Parole to order transfer to adult prison if the minor is 18 or older and poses a security risk.

Adjusted effective dates and reporting deadlines for recidivism data collection and commission evaluations.

Added 'Alternative recidivism metric' to include arrests for misdemeanors involving the use or attempted use of physical force against individuals or property.

Removed specific deadlines (August 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024) for the commission to reevaluate recidivism metrics and report findings.

Updated reporting requirements to ensure data reflects both the standard recidivism metric and any available alternative metrics.

Reorganized and renumbered statutory definitions and reporting sections to align with the new structure.

Added new definitions for 'alternative recidivism metric', 'desistance', 'intervention', and 'recidivism standard metric' to create a more comprehensive framework for measuring re-offending.

Updated definitions in the juvenile justice chapter to include terms like 'diversion', 'school-based offense', and 'school-based recidivism' to improve data tracking on minors.

Updated reporting requirements to include both standard prison-return metrics and alternative metrics, with deadlines for the commission to reevaluate data streams by 2024.

Expanded the State Commission's duties to include overseeing evidence-based juvenile programs, reviewing averted costs from reduced out-of-home placements, and developing performance measures for juvenile justice reforms.

Clarified criteria for when a minor convicted of aggravated murder can be housed in a secure care facility versus a correctional facility, specifically regarding age and security risk.

Modified the Board of Pardons and Parole's authority to appoint counsel for minors on motions regarding provisional housing, changing the language from 'may appoint' to 'shall appoint' under specific conditions.

Established specific timelines for the State Commission to collect data on juvenile recidivism, including tracking minors who re-offend within six months, one year, two years, and three years of intervention.

Added a new 'alternative recidivism metric' definition to include arrests for violent misdemeanors alongside traditional prison return metrics.

Refined definitions for juvenile recidivism and school-based referrals to specify timeframes for tracking repeat offenses and school-related incidents.

Updated reporting requirements to mandate the inclusion of both standard and alternative recidivism metrics in statewide data reports.

Modified procedures for provisionally housing minors tried as adults, allowing for earlier transfer to adult correctional facilities if secure care poses an unreasonable risk.

Granted prosecutors the authority to file motions with the Board of Pardons and Parole regarding the provisional housing of minors in secure care facilities.