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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WASHINGTON COUNTY YOUTH PEER COURTS AND
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Washington County Juvenile Department supports the philosophy a.1d procedures of Youth Peer
Court. The Juvenile Department recognizes the purposes of the Peer '-ourt to divert youths residing
in Washington County and provide effective community sanctions and s?rvices. The Youth Peer Court
incorporates standards essential to effective diversion: (1) Sponsorship by an official law
enforcement agency; (2) Voluntary participation by youth referred; (3) A plan for recruitment and
training of adult and student participants; (4) Broad community support..
The Juvenile Department, in concert with the Juvenile Court, agrees that the official law
enforcement agencies within Washington County may divert to the peer court first time referrals of
youths under age 18 charged with violation of Curfew, Park Ordinances, and the following Oregon
Revised Statutes:
ORS TITLE
164.354 Criminal Mischief II
164.345 Criminal Mischief III
164.245 Criminal Trespass II
166.025 Disorderly Conduct II
807.570 Failure to Display a Driver License
814.485 Failure to Wear Protective Headgear
166.065 Harassment
162.375 Initiating a False Report
471.430 Minor in Possession of Alcohol
166.095 Misconduct with Emergency Phone Calls
165.805 Misrepresentation of Age by a Minor
164.805 Offensive Littering
475.864 Possession of less than one ounce of Marijuana
167.400 Possession of Tobacco
166.090 Telephonic Harassment
164.045 Theft II
164.043 Theft III
BCO Title
5.08.260 Unlawful Use of a Replica Firearm
This Memorandum of Understanding will allow for the diversion of youth typically referred to the
Juvenile Department to the Youth Peer Court in accord with the following procedures:
(1) All cases from the Police Department are initially screened by the Youth Peer Court Program
Specialist for program participation in Youth Peer Court. Designated Juvenile Department
staff, in consultation with'Youth Peer Court, may authorize other cases deemed appropriate
for program participation. Criteria for cases diverted to Youth Feer Court are in accord with
Oregon Law.
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(2) The Peer Court Program Specialist for Youth Peer Court, or his/her designee, shall stamp the
police reports of eligible youth with "PEER COURT" and send the police referral/custody
sheet along with records of fingerprinting to the Intake Division within the Washington
County Juvenile Department.
(3) Juvenile Department Intake staff will enter the referral into the Juvenile Justice Information
System (JJIS) and a list of active Youth Peer Court cases will be maintained. The Juvenile
Department will provide a list of documented active Peer Court cases to the Peer Court
Program Specialist once a month.
(4) In cases diverted to the Youth Peer Court and upon successful completion, Youth Peer Court
shall send written notification of youth's completion to the Juvenile Department. Youth's
completion of Youth Peer Court will be documented in JJIS and youth's name will be taken
off the list of active Youth Peer Court cases. Youth may apply for expunction after six (6)
months of case closure or at age 18 (whichever comes first) if no proceedings seeking a
criminal conviction or adjudication in a juvenile court are pending against the person. Youth
will be notified by mail when the expunction process is complete.
(5) Youth Peer Court will supply youth with an expunction application with documentation of
completion of the Youth Peer Court process attached to the application. It is the youth's
responsibility to submit the application to the Washington County Circuit Court six (6)
months following completion of Youth Peer Court sanctions or age 18, whichever comes first.
(6) The expunction application will be submitted to the District Attorney's Office for either
approval or rejection. Applications for youth that have successfully completed Youth Peer
Court sanctions, have not had new referrals for criminal behavior during the waiting period,
and have correctly filled out the application will be approved. The application will be
submitted to the Juvenile Circuit Court Judge who will authorize an Order of Expunction.
The Order of Expunction will be sent to the police agency that had contact with the youth,
the Juvenile Department, and Oregon State Records, if the youth was fingerprinted. When
all designated agencies have submitted their compliance of expunction of records, the Judge
will sign a Final Judgment of Expunction. Youth will be sent a copy of the final order.
(7) Youth Peer Court wilt refer youth back to the Juvenile Department for review and action
when a youth is non-compliant with program sanctions.
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The Youth Peer Court will provide annual reports to the Juvenile Department that will include the
number of cases heard, the tally of offenses, and the sentences imposed. Reports to the Juvenile
Department on noncompliance with Peer Court requirements or on new charges involving Peer Court
youth will include a statement that the youth has been referred to Peer Court. The Juvenile
Department and the Peer Court will review this memorandum of understanding at the request of
either party to ensure that the Youth Peer Court continues to provide the service to the community
for which it was intended.
This Agreement will be in effect until June 30, 2022.
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mes Monger Date Ka by M Alpine Date
Beaverton Chief of Police Tigard Chief of Police
Lynne Whroe r Date Kirby son Date
Juvenile Services Director Sr. Deputy County Administrator
Consuel 5 Dat uren Gysel Date
Beaverton Community Outreach Coordinator Tigard Peer Court Spevatist
Certifled To Be A True And
Correct C py Of the Original
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Washington County Juvenile Dept
Washin ton Cou
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