Decisions in Sentencing

Questions/Data to Review:

• Percent of youth by ethnicity placed on probation?
• Percent of youth by ethnicity given a deferred adjudication?
• Percent of youth by ethnicity placed in Child Welfare?
• Percent of youth by ethnicity, committed on a technical violation of probation?
• Percent of youth by ethnicity, committed for a new offense while on probation?
• What is the average amount of restitution ordered by ethnicity?
• What is the average amount of community service ordered by ethnicity?
• Is consideration of sentencing alternatives required for youth who will be placed in a custody setting?
• Are alternatives offered by youth advocates?
• Is the rationale for rejecting non-secure placement recorded?