People v. J.G. (In Re J.G.)

*829 *869 Under California's deferred entry of judgment procedure, an eligible minor, after admitting the charges in a petition alleging a violation of law and successfully completing probation, may have the charges dismissed and the juvenile court records sealed. ( Welf. & Inst. Code, § 790.) A minor granted deferred entry of judgment "may ... be required to pay restitution to the victim or victims pursuant to the provisions of" the Welfare and Institutions Code. (§ 794.) In this case, the juvenile court granted deferred entry of judgment to J.G., who was charged by petition with trespassing and…