Bill > AB494

This bill modifies California law regarding the transfer of jurisdiction for nonminor dependents (young adults who remain under juvenile court supervision after turning 18) between counties. Currently, a nonminor dependent could only transfer their case to another county if they had been physically present in that county for one year and expressed intent to remain. The new bill expands this by allowing transfer if the nonminor dependent requests it and demonstrates a significant connection to the new county, which can include employment, educational enrollment, housing, or supportive personal connections. The bill requires the court to issue a transfer order within 30 calendar days of the request and mandates that the new county assumes jurisdiction within 10 calendar days of the transfer order. Additionally, the bill updates gender-neutral language throughout the code, replacing terms like "his or her" with "their". This change aims to provide more flexibility for nonminor dependents in managing their living arrangements and court supervision, recognizing the diverse circumstances young adults might face while transitioning to independence.

Health and Social Services

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB494