Sec. 2-182. - Duties of board.

The juvenile hearing board shall hear all cases referred to it by the chief of police. If after such referral the person before the juvenile hearing board shall not admit guilt, such case shall be referred back to the chief of police for presentation to the family court for prosecution. In all cases heard by the juvenile board, it shall determine what discipline or other remedial action shall be imposed upon the person before it. In making such determination, the juvenile hearing board shall not be bound by the customary rules of evidence, and may consider all probative and relevant evidence whether or not such evidence would be admissible in a court of competent jurisdiction. The juvenile hearing board shall impose sanctions (other than incarceration) and may direct restitution for any injuries resulting from the commission of such offense to which guilt has been admitted. In those cases in which the board orders restitution/community service, it shall attempt to assist the juvenile offender and his/her parents in providing a means whereby the offender may complete such restitution/community service, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, attempting to provide, with cooperation of the mayor or the superintendent of schools, suitable community service opportunities by the city. In any such proceeding, the juvenile hearing board, prior to imposing sanctions, shall request the juvenile offender and his/her parents to agree to the sanctions imposed, and the amount of restitution/community service and manner of making such restitution/performing such community service. In ordering restitution/community service, the juvenile hearing board shall take into account the juvenile offender's ability to pay/comply, and the amount of actual damage caused as a result of the commission of such offense.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 2-182; Ch. 604, § IV, 6-3-14; Ch. 877, § I, 6-6-23)