California AB22 amends juvenile court procedures for minors accused of serious offenses, including violent crimes and sex offenses.

California AB22 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to modify procedures for minors accused of serious offenses. It allows for the prosecution of certain minors in criminal court instead of juvenile court. The bill outlines criteria for determining if a minor is fit for juvenile court treatment, including factors like the minor's age, criminal sophistication, and potential for rehabilitation. It also specifies offenses that may lead to a minor being tried as an adult.

California AB22 amends juvenile court procedures for minors accused of serious offenses, including violent crimes and sex offenses.

California AB22 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to modify procedures for minors accused of serious offenses. It allows for the prosecution of certain minors in criminal court instead of juvenile court. The bill outlines criteria for determining if a minor is fit for juvenile court treatment, including factors like the minor's age, criminal sophistication, and potential for rehabilitation. It also specifies offenses that may lead to a minor being tried as an adult.