Juvenile Citation Program
Q. How does a child get
referred to the Juvenile Citation Program?
A. Law enforcement will make
a referral through the Juvenile Class III Citation. This will be
routed to the Juvenile Probation and Parole Office and they will
verify if the child is in fact a first offender through the FACTS
statewide database. If there are no previous offenses, the child
will then be referred to the program and the Intake Specialist
will continue the screening process to determine eligibility.
Q. What types of offenses
are eligible to participate?
A. Any of the offenses
listed under the Class III Citation including: graffiti,
shoplifting (under $250), disorderly conduct, truancy, possession
of alcohol, trespassing, public affray, battery, assault, runaway,
concealing ID, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of
marijuana (under 8 oz.), and criminal damage (under $1,000).
Q. How long does it take
for a participant to complete the program?
A. It can take anywhere from
2 weeks to a month to complete the program in its entirety.
Q. What happens if the
child is not complying with program regulations?
A. If the child is
non-compliant, they will be disqualified from the Juvenile
Citation Program and referred to the Juvenile Probation and Parole
Office or Teen Court.
Q. How does the program
measure success?
A. Tracking Specialists will
conduct follow up with program participants and their parents for
up to a year to measure recidivism and improvements in overall
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