In re J.S. CA3
Minor J. S., then nearly age 18, appeals from a disposition order committing him to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Facilities (the division) following repeated probation violations occurring both before and after the juvenile court’s contested jurisdictional finding he committed robbery, an offense qualifying him for commitment to the division. On appeal, the minor contends the division commitment was an abuse of discretion because: (1) there is not substantial evidence the commitment would benefit him; (2) the order was impermissibly based upon the unavailability of less restrictive options; and (3) there is not substantial evidence that less restrictive placements were inappropriate. The minor also complains the juvenile court failed to consider the minor’s ADHD diagnosis and special educational needs and requests correction of the disposition minute order and commitment order to reflect a maximum term of confinement of two years.
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