§ 746. — 746. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 327, Sec. 4.)

A minor shall be selected for participation in a program established pursuant to this article based upon the following factors:
(a)
The minor is 15
years of age or younger, has been declared a ward of the juvenile court for the first time and is to be supervised by a probation department selected for participation in this project.
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(b)
The minor has been evaluated and found to have at least three of the following factors, that place the minor at a significantly greater risk of becoming a chronic juvenile or adult offender:
(1)
School behavior and performance problems. This shall include at least one of the following: attendance problems; school suspension or expulsion; or failure in two or more academic classes during the previous six months or comparable academic period.
(2)
Family problems. These shall include at least one of the following: poor parental supervision or control; documented circumstances of domestic violence; child abuse or neglect; or family members who have engaged in criminal activities.
(3)
Substance abuse. This shall include any regular use of alcohol or drugs by the minor, other than experimentation.
(4)
High-risk predelinquent behavior. This shall include at least one of the following: a pattern of stealing; chronic running away from home; or gang membership or association.
(5)
The minor matches the at-risk profile for becoming a chronic and repeat juvenile offender according to the criteria developed by the Multi-Agency At-Risk Youth Committee (MAARYC).

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 327, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.