Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 200.903 - Elements of written guidelinesThe written guidelines governing the assignment of community service as a condition of supervision for juveniles who have been alleged or found to be delinquent must, at a minimum, include the following elements:
(1) A policy regarding the purpose, eligibility criteria, and the appropriate amount of community service required as a condition of an informal adjustment, consent decree, or probation disposition following an adjudication of delinquency that considers: (i) The juvenile's age, mental capacity and physical capability.(ii) The nature, grading and location of the offense.(iii) The impact that the offense has had upon the victim and community.(iv) Any verbal or written victim impact statement that is received, which may include a recommendation for community service from the victim.(v) The hours the juvenile is available to perform community service.(vi) The times of day that community service can be performed at a particular site.(vii) How community service will benefit the community in which it is being performed.(viii) The juvenile's strengths and interests and how the juvenile is likely to benefit from the community service experience.(ix) The assignment of community service to juveniles is consistent with sections 1-24.1 of the Child Labor Law (43 P. S. §§ 41-66.1).(x) The specific amount of community service to be performed by the juvenile is assigned at disposition.(2) A strategy for community service site recruitment, selection and retention which includes the opportunity for input by crime victims and the community-at-large.(3) A policy describing the referral process for community service assignments.(4) A policy requiring that juveniles assigned to complete community service are kept separate from adults who are performing community service.(5) A policy requiring communication with the community service site supervisor and periodic visits to the community service site.(6) A policy regarding procedures to address noncompliance with community service obligations.(7) A policy that provides the opportunity for a juvenile's crime victim to be notified when community service has been completed by the juvenile.(8) A strategy for the dissemination of information to the public regarding the community service program.(9) A policy outlining any accident or liability insurance coverage associated with the community service program.(10) A policy requiring an annual report, including individual and aggregate data on the amount of community service assigned and performed.