State v. T.A.D.

Ellington, A.C.J.

The Juvenile Justice Act of 1997, chapter 13.40 RCW, authorizes restitution to all persons who have suffered loss as a result of a crime. Because of T.A.D.’s shoplifting, his father paid a civil penalty. We affirm the order requiring T.A.D. to reimburse his father.

FACTS

Sixteen-year old T.A.D. stole a T-shirt worth about $20 from the Bon Marche. The T-shirt was recovered and returned to the store. T.A.D. was charged with one count of theft in the third degree. After a juvenile diversion program failed, he entered a guilty plea. At the plea and disposition hearing, T.A.D.’s…