Disposition Options for Juvenile Offenders

Zuni Tribal Code §9-7-12

Tribe: Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico

§9-7-12 Juvenile Offender – Dispositions A. The conditions the Court may set shall be designed to improve the condition or
behavior of the child. Such conditions may include but are not limited to
counseling, therapy, traditional healing, restriction on visits with one or both
parents, payment of support or other necessary costs, attendance at school,
participation in social, cultural or religious activities, volunteer or community
service work, restrictions on associations, curfew, or any other dispositions as set
out in this Code. B. The COurt may make any or all of the following dispositions: 1. Any disposition that is authorized for the disposition of a juvenile offender. 2. Place the minor on probation, subject to conditions set by the Court. 3. Place the minor in an institution, whether within or outside the Zuni
Reservation. 4. Place the minor in the tribal detention facility or other detention facility
located outside the Zuni Reservation. 5. Require the minor to make restitution in accordance with tribal custom;
and/or 6. In cases of violations of traffic laws, the Court may, in addition to any other
disposition, restrain the child’s driving privileges for a period of time the
Court deems appropriate.

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