State v. Clark

— In this consolidated case, the State appeals two juvenile court dispositions. In each case, the court authorized a probation officer to determine if the juvenile violated probation and, if so, to place the juvenile in detention. We hold that this was an improper delegation of discretion to the probation officer.

FACTS

Isaiah Clark pleaded guilty in juvenile court to one count of possession of stolen property in the first degree and one count of negligent driving. In addition to recommending nine months of community supervision and some community service, the probation officer asked the court…