Statutes | Nez Perce Tribal Code Title 2 Chapter 2-4, ยง 2-4-15 | 2018
(a) In the case of a minor who commits a status offense or is a first time offender, the Prosecutor may hold an informal conference with the child and the childs parent, guardian or custodian, and/or other persons whose presence is considered appropriate to discuss alternatives to the filing of a petition for an adjudicatory hearing if:
(1) The admitted facts bring the case within the jurisdiction of the Court
(2) An informal adjustment conference of the matter would be in the best interest of the child and the Tribe
(3) The child and his parent, guardian or custodian consent to an informal adjustment conference and
(4) An informal adjustment is not in conflict with §2-4-6.
(b) Notice of the informal adjustment conference shall be given to the child and his parent, guardian or custodian and their counsel as soon as the time for the conference has been established.
(c) Any statement made during the informal adjustment conference may be admitted into evidence at any adjudicatory hearing or any other proceeding under this Code. The child and his parent, guardian or custodian shall be informed of this provision.
(d) At the conclusion of the informal adjustment conference the Prosecutor will:
(1) refer the child and the parent, guardian or custodian to a community agency for needed assistance
(2) order, by agreement of the child and his/her parent(s,) terms of supervision calculated to assist and benefit the child which regulate the childs activities and which are within the ability of the child to perform, such an order must be approved by the Court
(3) recommend restitution to be made by the child or
(4) make a decision to file a petition with the Court.
(e) Upon the successful completion of the informal adjustment, the case shall be closed and no further action taken. If the child fails to attend the informal adjustment conference, the Prosecutor shall file a petition for an adjudicatory hearing. If the child fails to successfully complete the terms of the agreement, the Prosecutor shall file a petition for an adjudicatory hearing.