State v. Norton

The State appeals from an order dismissing a juvenile information against Cameron Norton.

Issue

Does the compromise of misdemeanors statute, RCW 10.22, apply to juvenile court proceedings and, if so, did the trial court abuse its discretion in dismissing the information?

Facts

Believing that Norton had stolen his watch, Marshall Stuteville made an arrangement with Norton for its return. The agreement was not kept, and Stuteville turned the matter over to the police.

Pursuant to RCW 13.40.070, the case was diverted to the Magnolia Conference Committee. Norton signed a diversion agreement to pay $40…