237 Pa. Code r. 312 - Informal Adjustment

A. Participation. At any time prior to the filing of a petition, the juvenile probation officer may informally adjust the allegation(s) if it appears:

1) an adjudication would not be in the best interest of the public and the juvenile;

2) the juvenile and the juvenile's guardian consent to informal adjustment with knowledge that consent is not obligatory; and

3) the admitted facts bring the case within the jurisdiction of the court.

B. Completion.

1) If the juvenile successfully completes the informal adjustment, the case shall be dismissed and prosecution is barred.

2) If the juvenile does not successfully complete the informal adjustment, a petition shall be filed.

Notes

237 Pa. Code r. 312

The provisions of this Rule 312 amended February 12, 2010, effective immediately, 40 Pa.B. 1073; amended May 26, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 3180.