Juvenile court: procedure.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

SB 1285 proposes changes to how juvenile court cases are handled in California. The measure would affect minors, their families, and court personnel by updating court processes. It aims to improve the efficiency or fairness of juvenile proceedings, though specific changes are not detailed in the available text.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 72. Noes 1. Page 6149.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 13, 2026

Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026
• Public Safety
  Senate Public Safety Committee · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026June 9 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. May 11, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3. Apr 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4066.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. Apr 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
5. Apr 20, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. Apr 16, 2026Read third time and amended.
7. Apr 16, 2026Ordered to second reading.
8. Apr 8, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Apr 7, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3759.) (April 7).
10. Mar 23, 2026Set for hearing April 7.
11. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
12. Feb 23, 2026Read first time.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• María Elena Durazo (D) · sponsor
• Becker
• Caballero
• Cortese
• Durazo
• Reyes

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