Tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
5-2-252 Informal Hearing.
The Child Welfare officer may hold an informal conference with the minor and the minor’s parent,
guardian or custodian to discuss alternatives to the filing of a petition if:
(a) The admitted facts bring the case within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court;
(b) An informal adjustment of the matter would be in the best interest of the minor and the Tribe; and
(c) The minor and his parent, guardian or custodian consent to an informal adjustment with knowledge
that the consent is voluntary.
Notice of the informal hearing shall be given to the minor and his parent, guardian or custodian and their
counsel as soon as the time for the hearing has been established. This does not authorize the Juvenile
Court’s Child Welfare officer to compel any person to appear at any conference, produce any papers or visit any place.
5-2-253 Informal Hearing—Evidence.
No statement made during the informal hearing may be admitted into evidence at an adjudicatory hearing
or any other proceeding under this Code.
5-2-254 Informal Hearing—Disposition.
At the informal hearing, the probation officer may:
(a) Refer the minor and the parent, guardian or custodian to a community agency for needed assistance;
(b) Order terms of supervision calculated to assist and benefit the minor which regulate the minor’s
activities and which are within the ability of the minor to perform; or
(c) Recommend that a prosecuting attorney file a petition pursuant to this Chapter. Any informal
adjustment period shall not exceed six (6) months.
5-2-255 Informal Hearing—Post Disposition.
The Child Welfare officer shall set forth in writing the conclusions reached at the infonnal hearing and
the disposition agreed to by the parties for remedying the situation. The Child Welfare officer shall
review the minor’s progress every thirty (30) days. If at any time after the initial thirty (30) day period,
the officer concludes that positive results are not being achieved, the officer shall recommend that a
petition be filed pursuant to this Chapter.