SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5661

BYSenator Gaspard

Revising the disposition of juvenile offenders.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 5, 1987

Senate Staff:Lidia Mori (786-7461)

AS OF MARCH 5, 1987

BACKGROUND:

When a case is within the jurisdiction of juvenile court, the prosecutor, the court or the respondent may request a hearing to decide whether juvenile court should decline jurisdiction and transfer the offender for adult criminal prosecution.

Juveniles who turn 18 years of age while in confinement for an offense will continue to serve their term of sentence until it is completed or the age of 21 is reached, whichever occurs first.

SUMMARY:

When the information alleges murder in the first or second degree and the respondent is 12 years or older, a hearing will be held on the question of whether juvenile court should decline jurisdiction unless such a hearing is waived by the court, the parties and their counsel.

If a juvenile reaches the age of 18 while in confinement for a class A felony offense, the court may transfer the offender to adult court to determine if further disposition of the offender, including confinement, is necessary.

Fiscal Note:      requested