United States v. John Doe, a Juvenile

John Doe, a juvenile, appeals the district court’s revocation of his probation, contending that the court erred in refusing to disclose a confidential sentencing recommendation and erred in placing him in a California treatment facility.

BACKGROUND

John Doe, a juvenile and Idaho resident, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. On March 9, 1983, he was placed on probation for three years, subject to certain conditions.

In the weeks following his placement on probation, John Doe violated the terms and conditions of his probation on several occasions. John Doe’s probation officer, Stuart…