Delinquency Resources for Attorneys

Direct and Collateral Consequences of a Delinquency Adjudication

The Juvenile Sentencing Grid is a two page, color coded guide to the consequences of juvenile adjudications. It is similar in form and function to the adult sentencing guide published by OCDLA and includes information about: the duration of disposition and other consequences for all classes of offenses for juvenile offenders; commitment and placement parameters for OYA, DHS and PSRB; and specific guidelines with regard to driving privileges, sex offender registration, expunction, and imposition of unitary assessments.

Juvenile Sex Offender Registration

Recent Studies & Literature Indicate that Juvenile Sex Offender Registration is Inappropriate, Harmful and Ineffective Method of Preventing Crime, by Katharine Edwards, Law Clerk

SB 408 Frequently Asked Questions

Juvenile Sex Offender Information Booklet: Requirement, Penalties and Relief (pdf) 

Aid and Assist

Linn County Ruling on Juvenile Aid and Assist Motions: In a letter Opinion Judge Brumind found that that ORS 161.360-161.370 applies to a juvenile delinquency case.
Summary of Case
Full copy of the letter opinion
Legal Memorandum
Reply to State's Memorandum

Shackling

Yamhill County Juvenile Court Puts Significant Limits on Physically Restraining Juveniles with Shackles During Court Appearances. link to opinion

State of Alaska - Proposed Delinquency Rule concerning "Use of Restraint" in the courtroom

Youth Resources

Click here for our juvenile delinquency resources for youth.