Under existing law, a juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction over a delinquent act committed by a child. Also under existing law, a nonfelony offense or water safety offense committed by a child 14 or 15 years of age, other than driving under the influence or operation of a vessel while under the influence, is a delinquent act for purposes of juvenile proceedings. This bill would provide that a nonfelony offense or water safety offense committed by a child 14 or 15 years of age, other than driving under the influence or operation of a vessel while under the influence, is not a delinquent act for purposes of juvenile proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-15-102