§ 80-6-904 — Dispositions.

(1) A youth court may order a disposition for:

(1)(a) compensatory service;
(1)(b) participation in law-related educational classes, appropriate counseling, treatment, or other educational programs;
(1)(c) providing periodic reports to the youth court;
(1)(d) participating in mentoring programs;
(1)(e) participation by the minor as a member of a youth court;
(1)(f) letters of apology;
(1)(g) essays; and
(1)(h) any other disposition considered appropriate by the youth court and adult coordinator.
(2) A youth court may not:

(2)(a) impose a term of imprisonment or detention; or
(2)(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) (5)(a) A youth court shall notify the referring source if a minor fails to successfully complete the youth court's disposition.
(5)(b) The referring source may then take any action the referring source considers appropriate.

Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session