Dispositional Hearing - A court proceeding in which the Court decides what type of treatment is appropriate for the youth. This admission takes place at the Case Assessment Interview. It does not involve a hearing before the Court. Petition - A court document that states behavior of the youth is alleged to have committed which the Juvenile Officer needs to prove to the Court. Restitution - The Juvenile Court has the authority to order restitution to crime victims.
Restitution is based on the juvenile's ability to pay.
Crime victims should talk with the Juvenile Officer that is handling the case to learn that particular court's policy on restitution. Victims can take the parent and juvenile to small claims court. Subpoena - An official court order commanding a witness to produce documents or to tesitfy in a court hearing. To give evidence as a witness under oath before the court. Trial - A process used to determine if the juvnile did commit an act.