CA SB 1005

Title: Juveniles.
Author: Angelique V. Ashby

Summary
SB 1005, as amended, Ashby. Juveniles. Existing law authorizes a probation officer who, after investigation of an application for a petition or any other investigation the probation officer is authorized to make, concludes that a minor is within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, or will probably soon be within that jurisdiction, to, in lieu of filing a petition to declare a minor a dependent child of the court or a ward of the court, or requesting that a petition be filed by the prosecuting attorney to declare a minor a ward of the court, as specified, with consent of the minor and the minor’s parent or guardian, delineate specific programs of supervision for the minor, not to exceed 6 months, and attempt to adjust the situation that brings the minor within the jurisdiction of the court or creates the probability that the minor will soon be within that jurisdiction. In lieu of filing a petition, existing law also authorizes the probation officer, with the consent of the minor and the minor’s parent or guardian, to provide or contract for services including sheltered-care facilities, crisis resolution homes, or counseling and educational centers.For certain offenses, this bill would additionally authorize a probation officer, with the consent of the minor and the minor’s parent, to refer an offense to youth court, as specified.

Status
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

Bill Documents
CA SB 1005 - 03/19/24 - Amended Senate
03/19/24 - CA SB 1005 (03/19/24 - Amended Senate)