Tribe: Quileute Tribe of the Quiluete Reservation
§11.14 INFORMAL HEARING
Upon recommendation of the La Push Police Department, the ICW
Office together with the police may hold an informal conference with
the minor and the minor’s parent, guardian, or custodian to discuss
alternatives to the filing of a juvenile offender petition if:
A.
The uncontested facts bring the case within the juvenile
offender jurisdiction of the court;
B.
An informal resolution 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 attorney or spokesperson as
soon as the time for the hearing has been established. This does not
authorize the juvenile probation officer to compel any person to appear
at any conference, produce any papers, or visit any place. […] §11.16 INFORMAL HEARING DISPOSITION
At the informal hearing, the ICW Office may: A.
Refer the minor and the parent, guardian, or custodian to
a tribal 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;
C.
minor;
D.
Panel; or
E.
Accept an offer of restitution if voluntarily made by the
Recommend that the matter be deferred to the Elders
Recommend that the tribal prosecutor file a petition
pursuant to this Chapter.
Any informal resolution period shall not exceed 6 months. […] §11.17 INFORMAL HEARING POST DISPOSITION
The ICW Office shall set forth in writing the conclusions reached at the
informal hearing and agreements of the juvenile and parents for
remedying the situation. The ICW Office shall review the juvenile’s
progress every 30 days. If, at any time after the initial 30-day period,
the ICW Office concludes that positive results are not being achieved,
the ICW Office shall recommend that a petition be filed pursuant to
this Chapter.