Statutes | Klamath Juvenile Ordinance Title 2 Chapter 15 ยง 15.09 | 2020

(a) All allegations that a child is abused, neglected, in need of supervision, or delinquent shall be referred promptly to the Social Services Department who shall conduct a preliminary investigation to determine the best interest of the child and the need for filing a petition. The Department shall conduct an independent investigation of such allegations involving a Klamath child even if a state agency is asserting jurisdiction over the child and conducting an investigation.


(b) An informal conference between an authorized employee of the Social Services Department and the child and the childs parent, guardian, or custodian may be held to discuss alternatives to the filing of a petition if:

 

     (1) the child and his or her parent, guardian, or custodian consent voluntarily to an informal resolution

   

     (2) the admitted facts otherwise bring the case within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and

 

     (3) in the judgment of the person designated to conduct the informal conference, an informal adjustment of the matter is in the best interest of the child and the Klamath Tribes.

(c) The parties to the informal conference may agree upon any of the following:

 

     (1) the child and the parent, guardian, or custodian may be referred to a community agency for needed assistance

    

     (2) the child may be subject to terms and conditions of supervision, including traditional forms of supervision such as meetings with Klamath tribal elders and members of the childs extended family and/or

     (3) the child may be permitted to make an offer of restitution.

(d) Any of the agreed upon obligations or actions shall be completed within six (6) months, and the Social Services Department, or other designated person shall review the childs progress monthly.

 

(e) The disposition agreed to by the parties for remedying the situation shall be in writing, signed by an authorized employee of the Social Services Department or other person designated to conduct the informal conference, the child, and his or her parents, guardian, or custodian.