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Orange County Superior Court Case Lookup |
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The Filing of Charges
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The Orange County Probation Department reviews the minors family history, prior contacts with police, school performance reports, and other relevant information.
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For less serious offenses and first time juvenile offenders, the Probation Department will require the minor to complete a diversion program. If the minor successfully completes the diversion program, then the case is not forwarded to the District Attorneys Office for criminal charges.
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If, however, the minor has prior history or is not otherwise fit for a diversion program, the Probation Department forwards an Application for Petition to the District Attorneys Office for filing of criminal charges against the minor. Like adult cases, the District Attorneys Office files cases that can be proved with admissible evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Even when the evidence is sufficient, the District Attorney has the option to return the case to the probation department for informal supervision. Under informal supervision, minors are required to exhibit good behavior for a period of approximately 6 months and a restriction of activities and community service may be imposed.
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