Assembly Bill 1075 proposes to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 to 18 years old for individuals alleged to have violated criminal laws, civil laws, or municipal ordinances. This change means that individuals who are 17 years old will no longer be subject to the procedures of the Juvenile Justice Code and will instead be treated as adults under the Criminal Procedure Code upon conviction. The bill also includes amendments to various sections of the statutes to reflect this change, such as redefining the terms "adult" and "child" to align with the new age threshold.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new appropriation for the Department of Children and Families to reimburse counties for costs associated with juvenile delinquency-related services for 17-year-olds. This reimbursement will begin on January 1, 2026, and aims to alleviate the financial burden on counties for handling cases involving individuals who are now considered adults under the law. The bill includes several amendments to existing statutes to ensure consistency with the new age definition and to clarify the responsibilities of the courts and counties regarding juvenile justice.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 48.02(1d), 48.02, 48.02(2), 48.44, 48.45(1)(a), 48.45, 48.45(1)(am), 48.45(3), 118.163(4), 118.163, 125.07(4)(d), 125.07, 125.07(4)(e)1, 125.085(3)(bt), 125.085, 165.83(1)(c)1, 165.83, 165.83(1)(c)2, 301.12(2m), 301.12, 301.12(14)(a), 302.31(7), 302.31, 938.02(1), 938.02, 938.02(10m)