Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law and the penal law to establish procedures for granting youthful offender and young adult offender status. It defines "youthful offender" and "young adult" and outlines the criteria for determining eligibility. The court must weigh factors such as the circumstances and seriousness of the offense, mitigating circumstances, and the impact of sealing the record on rehabilitation. If granted, the conviction is replaced with a youthful or young adult adjudication, and the court must impose a specific sentence.

Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law and the penal law to establish procedures for granting youthful offender and young adult offender status. It defines "youthful offender" and "young adult" and outlines the criteria for determining eligibility. The court must weigh factors such as the circumstances and seriousness of the offense, mitigating circumstances, and the impact of sealing the record on rehabilitation. If granted, the conviction is replaced with a youthful or young adult adjudication, and the court must impose a specific sentence.