Probation's Rule in the Juvenile Justice System - Revision history

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	The Probation Department has a unique role in the juvenile justice system. After a youth has been arrested by law enforcement, probation departments can [[divert]] youth deemed appropriate for diversion programs from the juvenile justice system at various decision-points. When a youth has been ordered to be detained by the [[juvenile court]], probation departments operate juvenile halls,[[camps, ranches]] and [[secure youth treatment facilities]], ensuring the safety and well-being of youth, while providing a variety of services to assist youth and meet their [[individual needs]]. The probation department serves as an arm of the court and is a neutral party in assisting judges by providing information to the court for decision making in the interest of the youth. Probation departments [[divert]] many youth from the justice system, which helps keep the amount of youth in the juvenile justice system and detained in juvenile halls, [[camps, ranches]], or [[secure youth treatment facilities]] to a lower number. The probation department also provides youth with opportunities to make positive changes in their lives and provides evidence-based programming and [[supportive and transitional services]] in an effort to reduce recidivism and further involvement in the juvenile justice or criminal justice systems.		The Probation Department has a unique role in the juvenile justice system. After a youth has been arrested by law enforcement, probation departments can [[divert]] youth deemed appropriate for diversion programs from the juvenile justice system at various decision-points. When a youth has been ordered to be detained by the [[juvenile court]], probation departments operate juvenile halls, [[camps, ranches]] and [[secure youth treatment facilities]], ensuring the safety and well-being of youth, while providing a variety of services to assist youth and meet their [[individual needs]]. The probation department serves as an arm of the court and is a neutral party in assisting judges by providing information to the court for decision making in the interest of the youth. Probation departments [[divert]] many youth from the justice system, which helps keep the amount of youth in the juvenile justice system and detained in juvenile halls, [[camps, ranches]], or [[secure youth treatment facilities]] to a lower number. The probation department also provides youth with opportunities to make positive changes in their lives and provides evidence-based programming and [[supportive and transitional services]] in an effort to reduce recidivism and further involvement in the juvenile justice or criminal justice systems.

	==Prevention and [[Early Intervention]]==		==Prevention and [[Early Intervention]]==

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Competency Issues

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	==Competency Issues==		==Competency Issues==

	===[[Competency ~~Issues~~]]===		===[[Competency]] Issues===
	At any time during the proceedings, but most commonly prior to the [[Jurisdictional Hearing]], the judge or attorney may express doubt to a youth’s [[competency]]. Once this occurs, under 709(a) WIC, the court will suspend the process. The judge will order a [[competency evaluation]] to be conducted by an expert who meets certain requirements. The expert must have expertise in [[child and adolescent development]], be familiar with the [[competency standards]], be trained in juvenile [[competency]], and be familiar with [[competency remediation]]. The expert is expected to write a report stating whether the youth is competent or not. The expert will make recommendations to the court for [[remediation to competency]]. The expert will state whether the youth suffers from a mental illness, [[mental disorder]], [[developmental]] disability, or [[developmental]] immaturity.		At any time during the proceedings, but most commonly prior to the [[Jurisdictional Hearing]], the judge or attorney may express doubt to a youth’s [[competency]]. Once this occurs, under 709(a) WIC, the court will suspend the process. The judge will order a [[competency evaluation]] to be conducted by an expert who meets certain requirements. The expert must have expertise in [[child and adolescent development]], be familiar with the [[competency standards]], be trained in juvenile [[competency]], and be familiar with [[competency remediation]]. The expert is expected to write a report stating whether the youth is competent or not. The expert will make recommendations to the court for [[remediation to competency]]. The expert will state whether the youth suffers from a mental illness, [[mental disorder]], [[developmental]] disability, or [[developmental]] immaturity.

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Supervision Services

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	Probation departments provide community [[supervision services]] to monitor youth who have been [[adjudged]] wards of the court by a judge and placed on probation. Supervision probation officers monitor to ensure they are abiding by the terms and conditions of their supervision and to provide evidence based, supportive, and transitional services to assist the youth. The probation officer’s role is multi-fold, and they provide [[delinquency prevention]], [[crisis intervention]], and [[supervision services]]. Probation’s role is to prevent entry into the adult criminal justice system by reducing juvenile recidivism, to help heal and reconnect families, to respond to youth behavior with interventions that reduce re-offense and teach youth healthy and positive tools for dealing with adversity.		Probation departments provide community [[supervision services]] to monitor youth who have been [[adjudged]] wards of the court by a judge and placed on probation. Supervision probation officers monitor to ensure they are abiding by the terms and conditions of their supervision and to provide evidence based, supportive, and transitional services to assist the youth. The probation officer’s role is multi-fold, and they provide [[delinquency prevention]], [[crisis intervention]], and [[supervision services]]. Probation’s role is to prevent entry into the adult criminal justice system by reducing juvenile recidivism, to help heal and reconnect families, to respond to youth behavior with interventions that reduce re-offense and teach youth healthy and positive tools for dealing with adversity.

	In keeping with the current evidence-based trends for offender management, probation departments assess youth to determine the level of risk they pose to the community and what [[treatment modalities]] and dosage would best achieve [[measurable outcomes]]. Criminogenic needs are those attributes that if treated are most likely to decrease the likelihood of future criminality. Probation departments use validated [[risk and needs assessment]] ~~instruments~~ to help determine a youth’s [[risk to reoffend]] and their criminogenic needs and which services address those needs. Supervision levels are assigned based on the youth’s [[risk level]].		In keeping with the current evidence-based trends for offender management, probation departments assess youth to determine the level of risk they pose to the community and what [[treatment modalities]] and dosage would best achieve [[measurable outcomes]]. Criminogenic needs are those attributes that if treated are most likely to decrease the likelihood of future criminality. Probation departments use validated [[risk and needs assessment instruments]] to help determine a youth’s [[risk to reoffend]] and their criminogenic needs and which services address those needs. Supervision levels are assigned based on the youth’s [[risk level]].

	Probation officers are responsible for reassessing youth, referring the youth to [[targeted interventions]], making corresponding changes to the [[case plan]], and implementing the goals and objectives of the [[case plan]], which address each youth’s criminogenic needs. Officers monitor compliance with the [[case plan]] and the court-ordered terms and conditions of probation, and file violations of probation when necessary. They meet with the youth and their parent and/or guardian on a regular basis (ranges from weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on [[risk level]] and/or offense). The probation officers ensure the youth is attending all court, [[counseling]], or program appointments and may assist with transportation when necessary. Youth who are [[dual jurisdiction]] may still be supervised by a probation officer.		Probation officers are responsible for reassessing youth, referring the youth to [[targeted interventions]], making corresponding changes to the [[case plan]], and implementing the goals and objectives of the [[case plan]], which address each youth’s criminogenic needs. Officers monitor compliance with the [[case plan]] and the court-ordered terms and conditions of probation, and file violations of probation when necessary. They meet with the youth and their parent and/or guardian on a regular basis (ranges from weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on [[risk level]] and/or offense). The probation officers ensure the youth is attending all court, [[counseling]], or program appointments and may assist with transportation when necessary. Youth who are [[dual jurisdiction]] may still be supervised by a probation officer.

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Competency Issues

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	Upon receipt of the expert’s evaluation, the judge will reinstate proceedings if the youth is found to be [[competent]] (709(d) WIC). If the youth is not [[competent]], the judge will suspend the case no longer than reasonably necessary to determine the probability the youth will regain [[competency]] in the near future, or until the court no longer retains jurisdiction and the case must be dismissed. (709(e) WIC) If the charges are only misdemeanors, the case must be dismissed (709(f) WIC). Prior to dismissal, the court can rule on placement or detention issues.		Upon receipt of the expert’s evaluation, the judge will reinstate proceedings if the youth is found to be [[competent]] (709(d) WIC). If the youth is not [[competent]], the judge will suspend the case no longer than reasonably necessary to determine the probability the youth will regain [[competency]] in the near future, or until the court no longer retains jurisdiction and the case must be dismissed. (709(e) WIC) If the charges are only misdemeanors, the case must be dismissed (709(f) WIC). Prior to dismissal, the court can rule on placement or detention issues.

	The judge will order [[competency remediation training]] in an effort to [[restore competency]]. These services may include mental health services, trauma services, medication, [[behavioral]] ~~counseling~~, [[curriculum based legal education]] and socialization skills. (709(g)(1) WIC)		The judge will order [[competency remediation training]] in an effort to [[restore competency]]. These services may include mental health services, trauma services, medication, [[behavioral counseling]], [[curriculum based legal education]] and socialization skills. (709(g)(1) WIC)

	If placement is determined by the judge to be necessary, it is to be in the least restrictive environment. A finding of [[incompetence]] alone is not enough to detain a youth in juvenile hall. If the youth is detained in the hall, there must be a review hearing every 30 days. If the youth is out-of-custody, the review hearing is every 45 days. When the youth is detained, the behavioral health services department shall provide the court with suitable alternatives for continued delivery of services upon release from custody. [[Competency remediation]] training may not exceed one year. (709(h)(3) WIC). Section 709(h) WIC states that within six months of the incompetency finding, a hearing is required. If the recommendation is the youth cannot be remediated and the district attorney disagrees, the burden of proof is on the district attorney. If the youth is found to be [[competent]] and the youth disagrees, the burden of proof would be on the youth to show continued incompetency. Each county can set their own protocols for this process. When [[competency]] is restored, the proceedings are reinstated.		If placement is determined by the judge to be necessary, it is to be in the least restrictive environment. A finding of [[incompetence]] alone is not enough to detain a youth in juvenile hall. If the youth is detained in the hall, there must be a review hearing every 30 days. If the youth is out-of-custody, the review hearing is every 45 days. When the youth is detained, the behavioral health services department shall provide the court with suitable alternatives for continued delivery of services upon release from custody. [[Competency remediation]] training may not exceed one year. (709(h)(3) WIC). Section 709(h) WIC states that within six months of the incompetency finding, a hearing is required. If the recommendation is the youth cannot be remediated and the district attorney disagrees, the burden of proof is on the district attorney. If the youth is found to be [[competent]] and the youth disagrees, the burden of proof would be on the youth to show continued incompetency. Each county can set their own protocols for this process. When [[competency]] is restored, the proceedings are reinstated.

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Dispositional Hearing

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	===[[Dispositional Hearing]]===		===[[Dispositional Hearing]]===
	The [[Dispositional Hearing]] generally happens two to three weeks after the Jurisdictional/[[Contested]] ~~Jurisdictional Hearing~~. At the [[dispositional hearing]], the judge orders the most appropriate sanction and treatment for the youth, as well as places the youth on probation and orders the terms and [[conditions]] of probation. Youth who have been held in-custody may be released at this hearing unless the judge determines additional periods of detention are necessary.		The [[Dispositional Hearing]] generally happens two to three weeks after the Jurisdictional/[[Contested Jurisdictional Hearing]]. At the [[dispositional hearing]], the judge orders the most appropriate sanction and treatment for the youth, as well as places the youth on probation and orders the terms and [[conditions]] of probation. Youth who have been held in-custody may be released at this hearing unless the judge determines additional periods of detention are necessary.

	===Dispositional Report===		===Dispositional Report===

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Contested Jurisdictional Hearing

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	After an arraignment, all youth will have a [[Jurisdictional Hearing]], although timelines will differ for in-custody and out-of-custody youth. At the [[Jurisdictional Hearing]], the youth will have the opportunity to either admit or deny the petition. The youth may enter an admitted plea, typically in an agreement with the district attorney’s office, for a lesser charge or for other [[charges]] to be dismissed. If the youth admits the petition, they will move on to the [[Dispositional Hearing]]. If the youth denies the petition, a [[Contested]] Jurisdictional Hearing will be scheduled.		After an arraignment, all youth will have a [[Jurisdictional Hearing]], although timelines will differ for in-custody and out-of-custody youth. At the [[Jurisdictional Hearing]], the youth will have the opportunity to either admit or deny the petition. The youth may enter an admitted plea, typically in an agreement with the district attorney’s office, for a lesser charge or for other [[charges]] to be dismissed. If the youth admits the petition, they will move on to the [[Dispositional Hearing]]. If the youth denies the petition, a [[Contested]] Jurisdictional Hearing will be scheduled.

	===[[Contested]] ~~Jurisdictional Hearing~~===		===[[Contested Jurisdictional Hearing]]===
	If a youth denies the [[charges]], a [[Contested]] ~~Jurisdictional Hearing~~ is held, this is similar to a trial in adult court. At the [[contested]] ~~jurisdictional hearing~~, both parties (the prosecutor and the defense) can enter evidence and present witnesses. There are not [[jury trial]]s in [[juvenile court]]. Cases are held in closed court with the judge determining the outcome of the case. If the judge finds the petition is sustained, meaning the youth has been found true of the [[charges]], the case moves on to the [[dispositional hearing]].		If a youth denies the [[charges]], a [[Contested Jurisdictional Hearing]] is held, this is similar to a trial in adult court. At the [[contested jurisdictional hearing]], both parties (the prosecutor and the defense) can enter evidence and present witnesses. There are not [[jury trial]]s in [[juvenile court]]. Cases are held in closed court with the judge determining the outcome of the case. If the judge finds the petition is sustained, meaning the youth has been found true of the [[charges]], the case moves on to the [[dispositional hearing]].

	===[[Dispositional Hearing]]===		===[[Dispositional Hearing]]===

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Informal Probation

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	If the services are provided by the probation department, the specific program of supervision shall not exceed six months and shall attempt to adjust the situation that brings the youth within the jurisdiction of the court.		If the services are provided by the probation department, the specific program of supervision shall not exceed six months and shall attempt to adjust the situation that brings the youth within the jurisdiction of the court.

	The probation officer will create a contract with the youth, which will include his/her conditions of informal probation. These conditions may include: obeying all laws, abiding by his/her parent and/or guardian’s rules, attending school regularly, and having no disciplinary problems at school. Depending on the circumstances, the youth may also be required to write a letter of apology, complete a required number of hours of community service and/or work project, repair the damaged property or make other appropriate restitution, and/or be referred to other services such as an educational or [[counseling ~~program~~]]. If the youth does not satisfactorily complete informal probation, the probation officer may request a petition be filed by the prosecuting attorney; however, if in the judgment of the probation officer, the interest of the youth and the community can be protected, the probation officer shall make a diligent effort to proceed with informal probation. Typically, the probation officer will meet with the youth and his/her parent and/or guardian throughout the period of informal probation to provide support and any necessary [[referrals to resources]]. The goal is to prevent the youth from returning to the juvenile justice system.		The probation officer will create a contract with the youth, which will include his/her conditions of informal probation. These conditions may include: obeying all laws, abiding by his/her parent and/or guardian’s rules, attending school regularly, and having no disciplinary problems at school. Depending on the circumstances, the youth may also be required to write a letter of apology, complete a required number of hours of community service and/or work project, repair the damaged property or make other appropriate restitution, and/or be referred to other services such as an educational or [[counseling]] program. If the youth does not satisfactorily complete informal probation, the probation officer may request a petition be filed by the prosecuting attorney; however, if in the judgment of the probation officer, the interest of the youth and the community can be protected, the probation officer shall make a diligent effort to proceed with informal probation. Typically, the probation officer will meet with the youth and his/her parent and/or guardian throughout the period of informal probation to provide support and any necessary [[referrals to resources]]. The goal is to prevent the youth from returning to the juvenile justice system.

	===Filing an Affidavit===		===Filing an Affidavit===

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Juvenile Detention Ancillary Services

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	Youth housed in juvenile detention receive a variety of services. These services are provided by probation department staff, juvenile detention officers, and a variety of [[collaborative partners]].		Youth housed in juvenile detention receive a variety of services. These services are provided by probation department staff, juvenile detention officers, and a variety of [[collaborative partners]].

	*===Education===: Youth attend school every Monday – Friday. School is conducted year-round with short vacations over the winter holiday and summer. The [[County Office of Education]] provides the teaching staff for the facility. Teachers have [[credentials in secondary education]], and some have special education credentials. The teacher is able to access each youth’s current educational transcripts, so the youth is able to stay current on their learning. This allows a youth to continue to earn credits and remain on track for graduation. Some juvenile halls may allow youth to earn their way back to their [[community school]] during the day and return to juvenile hall after school hours. Some juvenile halls have [[juvenile detention staff]] in the classroom to assist with [[behavior management]]. Youth who complete their high school requirements may graduate while in custody and earn a high school diploma. For those youth who are not on track to graduate, the teachers will work with them on obtaining their General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Youth who have graduated from high school may take college classes while they are in juvenile detention. Depending on the county, these classes may be in-person or on-line.		====Education====
			Youth attend school every Monday – Friday. School is conducted year-round with short vacations over the winter holiday and summer. The [[County Office of Education]] provides the teaching staff for the facility. Teachers have [[credentials in secondary education]], and some have special education credentials. The teacher is able to access each youth’s current educational transcripts, so the youth is able to stay current on their learning. This allows a youth to continue to earn credits and remain on track for graduation. Some juvenile halls may allow youth to earn their way back to their [[community school]] during the day and return to juvenile hall after school hours. Some juvenile halls have [[juvenile detention staff]] in the classroom to assist with [[behavior management]]. Youth who complete their high school requirements may graduate while in custody and earn a high school diploma. For those youth who are not on track to graduate, the teachers will work with them on obtaining their General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Youth who have graduated from high school may take college classes while they are in juvenile detention. Depending on the county, these classes may be in-person or on-line.

	*===Medical===: Youth in juvenile detention will have access to medical care 24 hours a day. Youth are given a medical screening by [[clinic staff]] within 24 hours of their intake into the facility. Larger juvenile halls have nursing staff on duty around the clock and scheduled hours to be seen by a medical doctor. Smaller juvenile halls will have set nursing hours each day and scheduled hours to be seen by a medical doctor. Juvenile halls without 24 hour nursing have access to an on call system to be able to contact medical staff even when they are not in the facility. Juvenile halls also have access to telemedicine for seeing a doctor. All nursing staff will contact parents and/or guardians to sign any required consents to either remain on a medication or start a new medication, if needed. If there is a medical emergency, youth are transported by ambulance to the nearest medical facility.		====Medical====
			Youth in juvenile detention will have access to medical care 24 hours a day. Youth are given a medical screening by [[clinic staff]] within 24 hours of their intake into the facility. Larger juvenile halls have nursing staff on duty around the clock and scheduled hours to be seen by a medical doctor. Smaller juvenile halls will have set nursing hours each day and scheduled hours to be seen by a medical doctor. Juvenile halls without 24 hour nursing have access to an on call system to be able to contact medical staff even when they are not in the facility. Juvenile halls also have access to telemedicine for seeing a doctor. All nursing staff will contact parents and/or guardians to sign any required consents to either remain on a medication or start a new medication, if needed. If there is a medical emergency, youth are transported by ambulance to the nearest medical facility.

	*===Behavioral Health===: Every juvenile hall is required to provide behavioral health services. Some juvenile halls have a team of behavioral services staff on-site for set schedules every day of the week. Counties vary in whether the behavioral health staff are probation department employees, from the county’s [[behavioral health services agency]], or they contract with community-based organizations to provide the services. Behavioral health services include [[crisis intervention]], [[counseling]], psychiatric services, and medication monitoring. Juvenile hall staff receive training in mental health to be better able to support the youth. Parents are involved in their child’s treatment and may have contact with the psychiatrist, nursing, [[counseling]], or [[juvenile detention staff]].		====Behavioral Health====
			Every juvenile hall is required to provide behavioral health services. Some juvenile halls have a team of behavioral services staff on-site for set schedules every day of the week. Counties vary in whether the behavioral health staff are probation department employees, from the county’s [[behavioral health services agency]], or they contract with community-based organizations to provide the services. Behavioral health services include [[crisis intervention]], [[counseling]], psychiatric services, and medication monitoring. Juvenile hall staff receive training in mental health to be better able to support the youth. Parents are involved in their child’s treatment and may have contact with the psychiatrist, nursing, [[counseling]], or [[juvenile detention staff]].

	*===Visiting===: Youth in custody are allowed visits with family members. Most youth have a minimum of two visits per week but may have more depending on availability. Visits are scheduled to occur in person although technology can be used if the relative is unable to be there in person. In most cases, parents and/or guardians are the primary family members to visit. However, if there is no parent and/or guardian available for visitation, other family members such as grandparents, aunts, uncles or adult siblings are allowed to visit. Minor children of the youth are also allowed to visit. Juvenile halls also make arrangements for special visits under certain [[circumstances]]. Youth are allowed to contact parents and/or guardians when they are booked into juvenile hall and also have access to a telephone for regular calls with parents and/or guardians. Youth are provided with paper, pencils, and stamps to they can write unlimited letters to their parents and/or guardians.		====Visiting====
			Youth in custody are allowed visits with family members. Most youth have a minimum of two visits per week but may have more depending on availability. Visits are scheduled to occur in person although technology can be used if the relative is unable to be there in person. In most cases, parents and/or guardians are the primary family members to visit. However, if there is no parent and/or guardian available for visitation, other family members such as grandparents, aunts, uncles or adult siblings are allowed to visit. Minor children of the youth are also allowed to visit. Juvenile halls also make arrangements for special visits under certain [[circumstances]]. Youth are allowed to contact parents and/or guardians when they are booked into juvenile hall and also have access to a telephone for regular calls with parents and/or guardians. Youth are provided with paper, pencils, and stamps to they can write unlimited letters to their parents and/or guardians.

	*===Vocational Services===: Juvenile halls have different ways to provide vocational services. Some halls provide these services through their school program, while others may contract with a community-based organization. Some juvenile halls have the ability to provide for some services within the hall setting such as a culinary program. While other programs take place outside of the juvenile hall setting. The goal is to find a way for youth to see some of the options available to them and to give them skills they can use once out of custody.		====Vocational Services====
			Juvenile halls have different ways to provide vocational services. Some halls provide these services through their school program, while others may contract with a community-based organization. Some juvenile halls have the ability to provide for some services within the hall setting such as a culinary program. While other programs take place outside of the juvenile hall setting. The goal is to find a way for youth to see some of the options available to them and to give them skills they can use once out of custody.

	*===Programming===: There are many programs provided to the youth in juvenile halls. Programs such as [[substance abuse treatment]], mental health programs, [[cognitive behavioral groups]], religious activities, art therapy, music therapy, and pet therapy are a few of the options offered by various counties. Programs are designed to meet the needs of the participating youth. Programs will be offered as needed based on the size and structure of the facility. Every county offers [[evidence-based]] programming in an effort to address the youth’s risk factors in order to reduce recidivism and further involvement in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. (Link to EBP)		====Programming====
			There are many programs provided to the youth in juvenile halls. Programs such as [[substance abuse treatment]], mental health programs, [[cognitive behavioral groups]], religious activities, art therapy, music therapy, and pet therapy are a few of the options offered by various counties. Programs are designed to meet the needs of the participating youth. Programs will be offered as needed based on the size and structure of the facility. Every county offers [[evidence-based]] programming in an effort to address the youth’s risk factors in order to reduce recidivism and further involvement in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. (Link to EBP)

	===Out-of-Custody Citations===		===Out-of-Custody Citations===

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Juvenile Detention Assessment/Intake

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	Per Section 628 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, upon acceptance of a youth into juvenile detention, the probation officer shall immediately investigate the [[circumstances]] of the youth and the facts surrounding his/her being taken into custody and shall immediately release the youth to the custody of his/her parent, guardian, or responsible relative unless it can be demonstrated upon the evidence before the Court that continuance in the home is contrary to the youth’s welfare.		Per Section 628 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, upon acceptance of a youth into juvenile detention, the probation officer shall immediately investigate the [[circumstances]] of the youth and the facts surrounding his/her being taken into custody and shall immediately release the youth to the custody of his/her parent, guardian, or responsible relative unless it can be demonstrated upon the evidence before the Court that continuance in the home is contrary to the youth’s welfare.

	Many probation departments utilize a validated evidence-based [[assessment tool]] to guide the decisions regarding whether the youth shall remain detained or be released pending court proceedings. The [[assessment tool]] is completed using information regarding the youth’s [[prior]] ~~referral history~~, the [[current booking]], and from speaking with the youth. There are certain [[circumstances]] where a case is a mandatory detention, such as a 707(b) WIC offense (link).		Many probation departments utilize a validated evidence-based [[assessment tool]] to guide the decisions regarding whether the youth shall remain detained or be released pending court proceedings. The [[assessment tool]] is completed using information regarding the youth’s [[prior referral history]], the [[current booking]], and from speaking with the youth. There are certain [[circumstances]] where a case is a mandatory detention, such as a 707(b) WIC offense (link).

	Prior to admitting a youth into juvenile detention, the intake officer shall ask the arresting officer about any past, present, or suicidal ideation, comments, or attempts of the youth. If a youth meets any of the following criteria, he/she must be medically cleared prior to booking: 1) claims or appears to be suffering from a severe illness or injury; 2) is intoxicated to the extent he/she is a threat to his/her own safety or the safety of others; 3) claims or appears to be suicidal; or 4) appears to be mentally impaired.		Prior to admitting a youth into juvenile detention, the intake officer shall ask the arresting officer about any past, present, or suicidal ideation, comments, or attempts of the youth. If a youth meets any of the following criteria, he/she must be medically cleared prior to booking: 1) claims or appears to be suffering from a severe illness or injury; 2) is intoxicated to the extent he/she is a threat to his/her own safety or the safety of others; 3) claims or appears to be suicidal; or 4) appears to be mentally impaired.

	===Straight Release===		===Straight Release===