Statutes | Shoshone and Arapaho Law and Order Code Title III Chapter 3 ยง 3-4-8 | 2018
(1) The social worker or juvenile officer may hold an informal conference with the minor and the minor's parent, guardian or custodian to discuss alternatives to the filing of a petition if:
a) The admitted facts bring the case within the jurisdiction of the Children's Court
b) An informal adjustment of the matter would be in the best interest of the minor and the Tribes and
c) The minor and a parent, guardian or custodian consent to an informal adjustment with knowledge that the consent is voluntary. (2) At the informal hearing, the social worker or juvenile officer shall:
a) Refer the minor and the parent, guardian or custodian to a community agency for needed assistance or
b) Recommend that the presenting officer file a petition for a minor-in-need-of-care or status offender.
(3) The social worker or juvenile officer shall set forth in writing the conclusion reached at the informal hearing and the disposition agreed to by the parties for remedying the situation.
(4) Any informal adjustment period shall not exceed six (6) months.
(5) The social worker or juvenile officer shall review the minor&rsquos progress every thirty (30) days. If, at any time after the initial thirty (30) day period, he concludes that positive results are not being achieved, he shall recommend that the presenting officer file a petition pursuant to this code.