Legal Opinion · Concurrence

In Re Michelle G.

Court of Appeals of Arizona

Decided January 10, 2008No. 1 CA-JV 2007-0014Published

1Concurrence

PELANDER, Chief Judge,

specially concurring.

¶ 17 This case illustrates the tension that can occur between the need for prompt resolution of juvenile cases, including a juvenile delinquent’s right “to receive a timely, final disposition,” and a victim’s right to seek and recover restitution for damage caused by juvenile offenders. Alton D., 196 Ariz. 195, ¶ 7, 994 P.2d at 404; see also Kevin A., 201 Ariz. 161, ¶ 11, 32 P.3d at 1090. I reluctantly join in this decision because I believe the law compels me to do so, but I write separately to express my concerns about the unfortunate and…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In Re Alton D.Arizona Supreme Court · 2000
  2. In Re Kevin A.Court of Appeals of Arizona · 2001
  3. In Re Richard B.Court of Appeals of Arizona · 2007

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