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r JAN 31 "lag FPAA JUVENILE LEGISLATION SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTS Boor 91 F--7 r -c 624 This legislation provides that those between 14 and 18 years of age will no longer be considered juveniles, nor will they come under the jurisdiction of H.R.S. Young Offenders - between 14 and 18 years old, will be subject to the adult criminal justice system, in that: a.) They could be arrested and placed in the county jail, separated from adult offenders, and compelled to post bond. 1.) Bond schedules could be drawn so that appropriate Young Offenders, depending upon the crime and their past record, could be released R.O.R. to a parent or responsible guardian. b.) Young Offenders would be entitled to a jury trial in the adult system. c.) Young Offenders would be subject to the Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Sentencing Guidelines. d.) Young Offenders could be eligible for a PTI pursuant to Florida Statute 948. Once convicted of either a felony or misdemeanor, the sentence will be administered through the newly created Depart- ment of Youth Corrections. Sentencing options available: a.) Withhold of adjudication of guilt with or without probation; b.) Probation - legislation calls for system geared for 14 - 18 year olds. 1.) Specially trained probation officers 2.) Restricted caseloads 3.) Conditions of probation call for special programs geared for Young Offenders. 4.) Conditions of probation could include Boot Camp, educational requirements, substance abuse counsel- ing or treatment, community service, mental health counseling, job or vocational training, to name a few. c.) Community Control - separate from adult system; same conditions as (1) through (4) under "Probation". d.) If sentenced to county jail, programs would be provided which would be geared toward Young Offenders. e.) If sent to prison, it would be a Youth Corrections facility, not an adult facility. f.) Boot Camps - provides for extensive use as part of probation or jail sentence. 8