Establishes a youth court diversion pilot program for first-time misdemeanor juvenile offenders in California.

The bill creates a youth court diversion pilot program for first-time misdemeanor juvenile offenders in California. It establishes a grant program for six counties to implement a three-year pilot program. Juveniles aged 17 or younger, committing offenses like petty theft, vandalism, or battery, can participate. The program includes a student jury determining dispositions like community service or youth court jury duty. Participating counties must report recidivism rates and complete a check for recidivism six months after program completion.

Establishes a youth court diversion pilot program for first-time misdemeanor juvenile offenders in California.

The bill creates a youth court diversion pilot program for first-time misdemeanor juvenile offenders in California. It establishes a grant program for six counties to implement a three-year pilot program. Juveniles aged 17 or younger, committing offenses like petty theft, vandalism, or battery, can participate. The program includes a student jury determining dispositions like community service or youth court jury duty. Participating counties must report recidivism rates and complete a check for recidivism six months after program completion.