Common use of Juvenile Conference Committees Clause in Contracts

Juvenile Conference Committees. The parties to this Agreement endorse the continued use of Juvenile Conference Committees (JCCs). JCCs present an invaluable alternative to adjudicating matters involving alleged juvenile offenders. The JCC is a panel of citizens appointed by the judge assigned to the Family Division of Superior Court. The juvenile, parent/guardian, and complainant/victim voluntarily discuss the offense and related matters with the JCC. The JCC does not have the authority to determine guilt or innocence. Rather, the JCC considers all of the facts and makes a recommendation to the Family Division judge. The proposed resolution should aid in the juvenile’s rehabilitation, and may include conditions such as curfew, counseling, evaluation, community service, or restitution. These recommendations and conditions, if approved by the judge, become a court order that is monitored by the JCC. Upon successful completion of the condition, the case against the juvenile is dismissed. JCCs are authorized under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A- 75 and R. 5:25. JCCs represent a partnership between the Judiciary and the citizenry of New Jersey to provide expanded services to youth at risk. The JCC program provides the opportunity for focused intervention for youth and families within the community of residence and helps to build the collaboration between the court and the community that is necessary to respond effectively to juvenile delinquency.

Juvenile Conference Committees. The parties to this Agreement endorse the continued use of Juvenile Conference Committees (JCCs). JCCs present an invaluable alternative to adjudicating matters involving alleged juvenile offenders. The JCC is a panel of citizens appointed by the judge assigned to the Family Division of Superior Court. The juvenile, parent/guardian, and complainant/victim voluntarily discuss the offense and related matters with the JCC. The JCC does not have the authority to determine guilt or innocence. Rather, the JCC considers all of the facts and makes a recommendation to the Family Division judge. The proposed resolution should aid in the juvenile’s rehabilitation, and may include conditions such as curfew, counseling, evaluation, community service, or restitution. These recommendations and conditions, if approved by the judge, become a court order that is monitored by the JCC. Upon successful completion of the condition, the case against the juvenile is dismissed. JCCs are authorized under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A- 75 2A:4A-75 and R. 5:25. JCCs represent a partnership between the Judiciary and the citizenry of New Jersey to provide expanded services to youth at risk. The JCC program provides the opportunity for focused intervention for youth and families within the community of residence and helps to build the collaboration between the court and the community that is necessary to respond effectively to juvenile delinquency.