Juvenile courts must weigh loaded gun charges in deferred judgment decisions
When a juvenile court decides whether a minor is suitable for deferred entry of judgment, it must now consider whether the minor is charged with carrying a loaded firearm in public. Eligibility rules for the program stay the same.
Who it affects
Minors charged with felonies in juvenile court
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2636: Juveniles.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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