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SB 1285: Juvenile court: procedure.
What SB 1285 does, verified August 23, 2026
<p>The bill amends section 782 of the welfare and institutions code, allowing juvenile court judges to dismiss petitions or set aside findings if it serves the interests of justice and the minor's welfare. It clarifies that a dismissed adjudication is considered as not having occurred and prohibits future adverse consequences based on such dismissed adjudications.</p>
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-21)Alert me
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| Aug. 21, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Ordered to third reading. |