Jurisdiction

Question 1

Age Requirements

Answer 1

Minimum age = 12, at the time of the offense (WIC 602(a)). No minimum age if the offense is murder, rape/sodomy/oral copulation/sexual penetration by force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of bodily injury (WIC 602(b)), Max age is 17 at the time of the offense

Question 2

Expiration of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

Answer 2

Expires at age 21 (WIC 607(a)). If there is a 707(b) offense charged and minor is committed to DJF, court may retain jurisdiction up to age 23 or 2 years, whichever is longer. If the maximum sentence is over 7 years, court may retain jurisdiction until 25 or 2 years, whichever is longer (WIC 607(g)(2))

Question 3

Bench Warrants?

Answer 3

Court retains jurisdiction over anyone in bench warrant status (WIC 607(e))

Question 4

Infractions?

Answer 4

If only allegation is traffic or parking, then traffic court has jurisdiction.

Question 5

Client Who Resides Outside LA County

Answer 5

If petition is true, then disposition may be transferred to the county or state where the minor resides. BUT contact PD in home jurisdiction before transferring.