State v. Hoffman

Kurtz, J. —

Joseph Hoffman appeals his conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor. He claims the superior court erred by revising the court commissioner’s order dismissing his case. A commissioner dismissed the case because the State could not produce the victim for a defense witness interview prior to trial. After the State timely filed a motion for revision, the superior court judge revised the commissioner’s order and directed that the case be set for hearing.

Under JuCR 7.8(b), if a juvenile offender is being detained pending the adjudicatory hearing, the hearing must be held within 30…