In re A.T. CA4/2

INTRODUCTION

Minor A.T. (minor)1 appeals from an order transferring him from the juvenile

court to a court of criminal jurisdiction, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section

707.2 He contends: (1) the juvenile court abused its discretion in finding him not

amenable to rehabilitation while under the juvenile court’s jurisdiction, since its findings

were not supported by substantial evidence; and (2) the court erred in relying on a

probation report which was prepared prior to recent amendments made to section 707. In

supplemental briefing, minor contends that Senate Bill No. 545’s recent amendments, as

well as changes to the rules of court, apply to him, and he requests a remand to the

juvenile court for a new transfer hearing. We affirm.

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Prior Petitions

On November 23, 2020, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office (the

District Attorney) filed a juvenile wardship petition pursuant to section 602,

subdivision (a), alleging that minor had committed burglary. (Pen. Code, § 459.) On

February 23, 2021, the District Attorney filed a subsequent petition, alleging that minor

had committed petty theft and carried a concealed dirk or…