State v. Bennett

Carlo Bennett was 16 years old when he pleaded guilty to taking a motor vehicle without permission. Four years later, the State alleged Bennett failed to pay restitution and sought modification of the disposition order. The juvenile court modified the disposition and, over Bennett’s objection, extended its jurisdiction beyond his 21st birthday. The court’s retroactive application of 1994 amendments authorizing such an extension was consistent with the rehabilitative goals of the juvenile system and did not violate Bennett’s right to due process. We affirm.

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