In Re Meb

WYNN, Judge.

This appeal presents an issue of first impression: Did the trial court err by requiring as a special condition of probation that a juvenile offender publicly wear a 12" x 12" sign with the words “I AM A JUVENILE CRIMINAL”? We answer, yes, and therefore, reverse the order of the district court.

On 1 October 2000, Appellant, a 14-year old female juvenile, and three other juveniles broke into a middle school and caused approximately $60,000 of damage to school property. As a result of the offense, Appellant was expelled from the ninth grade for the remainder of the school year.

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