Section YAE.02.09 — Informal Disposition

(a) Upon referral of any youth who may be a youth in need of care as defined in Section YAE.02.12(a)(1)(A) - (P) the ICW may investigate the circumstances by meeting with the child(ren), meeting with the parents or guardians, and other persons of interest, and offer voluntary services, or institute any other informal, voluntary arrangement designed to further the best interest of the child(ren). At any time the ICW deems appropriate, proceedings may be instituted under any part of this ordinance.

(b) The ICW and affected persons, including the child(ren) if twelve (12) year of age or older, may upon mutual consent, petition the court to institute peacemaking proceedings in any case where the youth could be subject to a petition for a Youth in Need of Care. At any time the ICW deems appropriate, the ICW may withdraw voluntary consent and proceedings may be instituted under any part of this ordinance.