Section 904 – Dispositions.

• (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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session