A.O.L. v. State

SILBERMAN, Judge.

The sole issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred when it imposed restitution on a juvenile defendant who was absent from the hearing and who had not waived her right to be present. The State concedes error, and we reverse.

A.O.L. entered a plea of guilty to the delinquent acts of burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and two counts of second-degree grand theft. Adjudication was withheld and she was placed on probation. The victims sought restitution for damage done to their home and for property stolen during the burglary. Although apparently noticed for a…