what does juvenile conference committee nj do?
A. Juvenile Conference Committee - A Juvenile Conference Committee is a trained group of citizens that volunteer to participate on a panel. All members of the panel are appointed by the Presiding Judge of the Family Division. This volunteer panel acts as an arm of the Court. The parent, the juvenile and the complainant/victim are invited to voluntarily discuss with the Committee the offense and other related factors. The committee does not have the authority to determine guilt or innocence. This is an informal discussion of the events and all parties must be in agreement with the handling of the case. The Committee considers the facts and then makes a recommendation for a resolution that aids in the juvenile's rehabilitation. A resolution