Bill > HB592

This bill modifies several provisions related to juvenile proceedings, primarily focusing on the transfer of juveniles to adult court and their detention. The bill changes the criteria for transferring juveniles aged 12-18 to adult court for serious offenses, including murder, assault, rape, robbery, and drug-related crimes. It establishes detailed procedures for transfer hearings, requiring a comprehensive written report that considers factors such as the offense's severity, the juvenile's background, rehabilitation potential, and racial disparity. The bill also provides new guidelines for detaining juveniles in adult facilities, mandating that juveniles under 18 remain in juvenile detention facilities unless a court determines it's in the best interest of justice to move them to an adult jail. The legislation limits the duration of adult jail detention to 180 days and requires monthly hearings to reassess the placement. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to firearm possession, adding a new provision that makes it unlawful for individuals under 18 who have been previously adjudicated delinquent for a felony-level offense to possess a firearm. The bill aims to balance public safety concerns with considerations for juvenile rehabilitation and appropriate legal processing.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB592&year=2025&code=R