Under existing law, if, after a complaint is made alleging that a child is delinquent or in need of supervision, the district attorney files a petition with the juvenile court, the juvenile court may dismiss the petition without prejudice and refer the child to a probation officer for informal supervision if: (1) the child voluntarily admits participation in the acts alleged in the complaint; and (2) the district attorney gives written approval for the placement of the child under informal supervision, if any of the acts alleged in the complaint are unlawful acts that would have constituted a gross misdemeanor or felony if committed by an adult. (NRS 62C.200, 62C.230) This bill removes these requirements and instead authorizes, with certain exceptions, the juvenile court to dismiss a petition without prejudice and refer such a child to a probation officer for informal supervision if the child voluntarily admits participation in the acts alleged in the petition and: (1) all parties agree to informal supervision; or (2) the juvenile court finds, after a hearing on the matter, that informal supervision is appropriate. This bill provides that the juvenile court may not refer such a child to a probation officer for informal supervision if the petition filed against the child contains an allegation that the child committed an unlawful act which, if committed by an adult, would have constituted certain felonies.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 62C.200
Reprint 1: 62C.230
Reprint 2: 62C.230
As Enrolled: 62C.230
BDR: 62C.200