First Adopted: May 20, 2009
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2010
Rule 112 | Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of the Circuit Court | Part I: Rules Relating to All Juvenile Proceedings | Informal Adjustment
112.01 | Informal Adjustment
a. Informal adjustment shall include the giving of guidance and advice to a juvenile and the parents, guardian or custodian of the juvenile by the juvenile officer and other persons, as appropriate.
b. Informal adjustment may include, with the consent of the juvenile and of the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian, supervision by the juvenile officer and temporary placement of the juvenile with persons other than the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian, as provided by law.
c. Referrals may be made by the juvenile officer to public and private agencies that may provide beneficial guidance or services to the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, guardian or custodian.
Comment
The purpose of this Rule 112.01 is to ensure that the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, guardian or custodian understand that the informal adjustment process is merely an offer by the juvenile officer of guidance and advice to the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, guardian or custodian and does not constitute "official" action by the court that commands participation and compliance.
(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010.)