Disposition Upon completion of the intake process, there are several options which a counselor may choose from. If a youth violates the conditions or re-offends, formal proceedings could be initiated. In the adjudication phase a petition is filed alleging a law violation. A hearing is held at which time a judge determines whether the youth has committed the alleged act. The judge's decision is based upon either the youth stipulating to the petition or in contested matters, the testimony of witnesses.
Disposition follows the adjudication.
A report is submitted to the Court for the Judge's review. The Judge has several options from which to choose. If a youth is placed on probation, the juvenile counselor originally assigned to the case will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the Judge's Order and probation services. On the other hand, if the youth is placed in the custody of OYA, an OYA caseworker will be assigned to monitor the case and develop future plans. The Clackamas County Juvenile Department takes seriously the needs of the victims of juvenile offenses.