SB00502

An Act Concerning Discretionary Transfer From Juvenile Court To Adult Court.

Introduced·3/12/26

Connecticut SB00502 modifies the criteria for transferring juvenile cases to adult court.

Connecticut SB00502 revises the criteria for transferring juvenile cases to adult court. It mandates that the court automatically transfer cases involving capital felonies. For other serious offenses, a prosecutor must file a motion to transfer the case within 30 days of arraignment, or within 15 days for serious firearm offenses. The court must consider prior offenses, the seriousness of the current offense, any intellectual disability or mental illness, and available juvenile services when deciding whether to transfer.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

37 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 20

12:00 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 13

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 13

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 385