Permits a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.

The bill allows a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections if no viable alternative exists and it is the least restrictive option. The court must find that the child has been adjudicated delinquent for a crime of violence, sex offense, felony sexual registry offense, burglary, or weapons offense. The court must also find that the child presents a significant risk of physical harm to another person or is at high risk for re-offense. The commitment to the Department of Corrections can last no more than ninety days.

Permits a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.

The bill allows a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections if no viable alternative exists and it is the least restrictive option. The court must find that the child has been adjudicated delinquent for a crime of violence, sex offense, felony sexual registry offense, burglary, or weapons offense. The court must also find that the child presents a significant risk of physical harm to another person or is at high risk for re-offense. The commitment to the Department of Corrections can last no more than ninety days.