The Disorderly Conduct Youth Accountability Program is an alternative to juvenile court. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor that may include fighting, disturbing an assembly or meeting, boisterous or excessive noise, or offensive, obscene or abusive language.
How it works
The juvenile is required to:
- Attend an online diversion course about encouraging positive behavior and supporting community values. At least one parent or guardian must attend with the child.
- Complete four hours of community work service.
- Pay the victim restitution if they incurred a monetary loss. Restitution must be less than $100.
All requirements of the program must be completed within six months from enrollment. Failure to do so may result in termination of the program and the filing of a citation or petition in juvenile court.
If the juvenile has already completed a Youth Accountability Program (other than Alcohol & Cannabis of Misdemeanor Property Offense) or failed to complete an earlier program, they are not eligible for the program.
Program benefits
The juvenile will learn the importance of respecting others, how to resolve disagreements without using violence and will have a better understanding about the impact of their behavior.
After the program is successfully completed, the case is closed and no further action will be taken.