In re S.G. CA5

INTRODUCTION

S.G., then a minor, was tried and convicted as an adult. His convictions and sentence were affirmed on appeal, and the matter was remanded to the trial court for the limited purpose of permitting him to make a record of information relevant to his eventual youth offender parole hearing pursuant to People v. Franklin (2016) 63 Cal.4th 261 (Franklin). Following those proceedings, he again appealed. We conditionally reversed the conviction and sentence and remanded to the juvenile court with directions to conduct a juvenile transfer hearing pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code1 section 707. (People v. Green (Mar. 29, 2019, F075978) [nonpub. opn.] (Green).)2 After conducting such hearing, the court granted the People’s motion to transfer the matter back to adult court. In this appeal, minor contends substantial evidence does not support the juvenile court’s transfer order. We requested supplemental briefing on the effect, if any, of Senate Bill No. 135 (2023–2024 Reg. Sess.) (Senate Bill No. 135) and Senate Bill No. 545 (2023–2024 Reg. Sess.) (Senate Bill No. 545) on the issues raised in the instant appeal. We also invited the parties to provide further briefing on…