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Senate advances SB 26 to refine 'serious youth offender' transfers to adult court
Summary
Sen. Hilliard told the Senate SB 26 narrows automatic adult certification for youths who assault while in secure confinement and clarifies treatment when a felony charge results in a misdemeanor conviction; the bill passed 28–0 with one absent and moves to third reading.
Sen. Hilliard introduced Senate Bill 26, saying the measure amends Utah—s "serious youth offender" provisions to remove an automatic transfer to the adult system in two circumstances and to clarify how courts treat some reduced convictions.
Hilliard told colleagues the bill does two things: it prevents an automatic…
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