In the Matter of the WELFARE OF C.J.H., Child

OPINION

HUDSON, Justice.

This case presents - the question of whether the proceedings at respondent C.J.H.’s first appearance constituted a “continuance for dismissal” under Minn, R. Juv, Delinq. P. 14.01 or a “continuance without adjudication” under Minn. R. Juv. Delinq. P. 15.05, subd. 4. The answer to this question is significant because it controls the length of the juvenile court’s jurisdiction. 1

The State filed a juvenile delinquency petition against C.J.H. At the first appearance, defense counsel told the juvenile court that the parties had agreed to a “continuance for dismissal.” The…