3.72.005 – Definitions.
RCW 3.72.005 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Court” when used without further qualification means the district court under chapter 3.30 RCW, the municipal department under chapter 3.46 RCW, or the municipal court under chapter 3.50 or 35.20 RCW. (2) “Traffic infraction” means those […]
3.72.010 – Youth court creation—Jurisdiction.
RCW 3.72.010 Youth court creation—Jurisdiction. (1) A court created under chapter 3.30, 3.46, 3.50, or 35.20 RCW may create a youth court. The youth court shall have jurisdiction over civil, traffic, and transit infractions alleged to have been committed by juveniles age sixteen or seventeen. The court may refer a juvenile to the youth court […]
3.72.020 – Youth court agreement.
RCW 3.72.020 Youth court agreement. (1) A youth court agreement shall be a contract between a juvenile accused of a traffic infraction, transit infraction, or civil infraction and a court whereby the juvenile agrees to fulfill certain conditions imposed by a youth court in lieu of a determination that the infraction occurred. Such agreements may […]
3.72.030 – Purpose and limitations of youth courts, student courts.
RCW 3.72.030 Purpose and limitations of youth courts, student courts. Youth courts provide a disposition method for cases involving juveniles alleged to have committed traffic or transit infractions. Youth courts may also provide diversion in cases involving juvenile offenders who are eligible for diversion pursuant to RCW 13.40.070 (6) and (8) and who agree, along […]
3.72.040 – Youth court programs.
RCW 3.72.040 Youth court programs. The administrative office of the courts shall encourage the courts to work with cities, counties, and schools to implement, expand, or use youth court programs for juveniles who commit traffic infractions, transit infractions, or civil infractions. Program operations of youth court programs may be funded by government and private grants. […]
3.72.050 – Fee.
RCW 3.72.050 Fee. A court may require that a youth pay a nonrefundable fee, not exceeding thirty dollars, to cover the costs of administering the program. The fee may be reduced or waived for a participant. Fees shall be paid to and accounted for by the court. The fees collected under this section shall not […]