Dispositions.

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  • (1) A youth court may order a disposition for:
    • (a) compensatory service;
    • (b) participation in law-related educational classes, appropriate counseling, treatment, or other educational programs;
    • (c) providing periodic reports to the youth court;
    • (d) participating in mentoring programs;
    • (e) participation by the minor as a member of a youth court;
    • (f) letters of apology;
    • (g) essays; and
    • (h) any other disposition considered appropriate by the youth court and adult coordinator.
  • (2) A youth court may not:
    • (a) impose a term of imprisonment or detention; or
    • (b) impose fines.
  • (3) A disposition by a youth court shall be completed within 180 days from the date of referral.
  • (4) A disposition by a youth court shall be reduced to writing and signed by the minor and the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian indicating acceptance of the terms of the disposition.
  • (5)
    • (a) A youth court shall notify the referring source if a minor fails to successfully complete the youth court's disposition.
    • (b) The referring source may then take any action the referring source considers appropriate.




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