California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §707.2: Notwithstanding a finding made pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 707 that a minor is not amenable to rehabilitation while under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, if the cou

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This statute modifies juvenile court transfer procedures by requiring courts to retain minor offenders under juvenile jurisdiction if evidence shows the alleged victim trafficked, sexually abused, or sexually battered the minor, unless proven otherwise by clear and convincing evidence.

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Notwithstanding a finding made pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 707 that a minor is not amenable to rehabilitation while under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, if the court, during a transfer hearing pursuant to Section 707, receives evidence that the minor was trafficked, sexually abused, or sexually battered by the alleged victim prior to or during the commission of the alleged offense, the minor shall be retained under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person against whom the minor is accused of committing an offense did not traffic, sexually abuse, or sexually batter the minor.

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