California AB1959 amends juvenile justice procedures for minors charged with serious offenses.
California AB1959 modifies the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow district attorneys to transfer minors charged with specific serious offenses from juvenile court to criminal court. This applies to minors aged 16 or older charged with offenses like murder, arson, robbery, and rape. The juvenile court must consider several factors before deciding to transfer jurisdiction, including the minor's criminal sophistication, previous delinquent history, and potential for rehabilitation.
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