In re Carlos C. CA1/5
Minor Carlos C. appeals an order declaring him a ward of the juvenile court (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 602) following a contested jurisdiction hearing at which the juvenile court sustained allegations that he evaded peace officers by reckless driving (Veh. Code, § 2800.2, subd. (a)) and unlawful taking or driving a stolen vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)). Carlos contends he was eligible for the statutory deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) program (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 790 et seq.) but that he was not given the statutorily required notice of eligibility and the juvenile court failed to consider his suitability for DEJ. The People agree that he was eligible for DEJ, and the record does not reflect that he received notice of his eligibility. We conditionally reverse the juvenile court’s findings and disposition order and remand for further proceedings.
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