Navajo Nation Juvenile Justice System:
Children in Need of Supervision
Report of Child in Need of Supervision
Child taken into Custody
Investigate by NDLE/NDCI/DSS
Reports
forwarded to JPO
Allegations substantiated
Allegations
Unsubstantiated
Case Closed
Child not detained
Preliminary Inquiry completed
Detention deemed appropriate
Reports forwarded to JPO
Preliminary Inquiry Completed
JPO files Petition within
48 hours after child is detained
Petition filed within
30 days of receipt
Detention Hearing
within 24 hours after Petition is filed
Child is released
with conditions
Preliminary Hearing
within 20 days
Preliminary Hearing
within 10 days
Informal Agreement
with Parties
referral to resources
Diversion by Prosecutor
to First Offenders Program
or Peacemaking
Consent Decree or Referral
to First Offenders Program
or Peacemaking
Denial
Admission
Matter set for
Ad judicatory Hearing
Non-compliance, Compliance,
agreement revoked Case Closed
Ad judicatory Hearing
Court directs DSS
Pre-disposition Report
Disposition Hearing set
Children adjudicated
in Need of Supervision
Pre-disposition report ordered
Disposition Hearing Set
Disposition Hearing
Recommended Treatment,
care, supervision addressed
Review Hearing
Progress reviewed
NDLE: Navajo Dept of Law Enforcement
NDCI: Navajo Dept. of Criminal Investigation
Satisfactory Progress
Case Closed
DSS: Division of Social Services
JPO: Juvenile Presenting Officer
The Navajo Nation Juvenile Justice System: Children in Need of Supervision Flowchart was created by the Navajo Nation Criminal Justice Planning Committee (NNCJPC).
Copies of this chart may be reproduced. Attribution should be given to NNCJPC. For questions contact: Navajo Nation Criminal Justice Planning Committee, Office of the
Chief Prosecutor, P.O. Box 3779, Window Rock, AZ 86515, 520-871-6622.
Chart printed September 2001
Navajo Nation Juvenile Justice System:
Delinquents
Report of Delinquent Acts
Child arrested
taken to Juvenile Facility
Investigate by NDLE/NDCI
Reports
forwarded to JPO
Allegations substantiated
Allegations
Unsubstantiated
Case Closed
Child not detained
Preliminary Inquiry completed
Reports forwarded to JPO
Preliminary Inquiry Completed
Further detention deemed appropriate
JPO files Petition within
24 hours after child is detained
Petition filed within
30 days of receipt
Detention Hearing
within 24 hours after Petition is filed
Child is released
with conditions
Preliminary Hearing
within 20 days
Preliminary Hearing
within 10 days
Informal Agreement
with Parties
referral to resources
Diversion by Prosecutor
to First Offenders Program
or Peacemaking
Consent Decree or Referral
to First Offenders Program
or Peacemaking
Denial
Admission
Matter set for
Ad judicatory Hearing
Non-compliance, Compliance,
agreement revoked Case Closed
Ad judicatory Hearing
Court directs DSS
Pre-disposition Report
Disposition Hearing set
Children adjudicated delinquent
Pre-disposition report ordered
Disposition Hearing Set
Disposition Hearing
Recommended Treatment,
care, supervision addressed
Review Hearing
Progress reviewed
Insufficient Evidence
Petition Dismissed
NDLE: Navajo Dept of Law Enforcement
NDCI: Navajo Dept. of Criminal Investigation
Satisfactory Progress
Case Closed
DSS: Division of Social Services
JPO: Juvenile Presenting Officer
The Navajo Nation Juvenile Justice System: Delinquents Flowchart was created by the Navajo Nation Criminal Justice Planning Committee (NNCJPC). Copies of this chart
may be reproduced. Attribution should be given to NNCJPC. For questions contact: Navajo Nation Criminal Justice Planning Committee, Office of the Chief Prosecutor, P.O.
Box 3779, Window Rock, AZ 86515, 520-871-6622.
Chart printed September 2001
Navajo Nation Juvenile Justice System:
Dependent Children
Disclosure or Report of Abuse
(from schools, public, hospitals, law enforcement, etc.)
Report to DSS/NDLE
Child taken into
protective custody
Investigation completed
Allegations Unsubstantiated
Case Closed
Allegations substantiated
Affidavit/Reports
forwarded to JPO
Preliminary Inquiry completed
Children remain in home
Reports/Affidavits forwarded to JPO
Preliminary Inquiry Completed
Informal Agreement
with Parties
including referral for services
case closed
Further detention deemed necessary
Petition filed 48 hrs after detainment
Petition filed with Navajo
Nation Family Court
Custody Hearing 24 hours
after Petition filed
30 day Civil Summons Issued
or Preliminary Hearing held
Parents served with written notice
Admission
Denial
Completion of
Agreement Terms
Case Closed
Suspension of Adjudication
Agreement with conditions filed
Matter is suspended
Non-compliance with agreement
Suspension revoked
Court directs DSS
To complete
Pre-disposition Report
Matter set for a
Disposition Hearing
Ad judicatory Hearing
Insufficient Evidence
Case Dismissed
Children adjudicated dependent
Pre-disposition report ordered
Disposition Hearing Scheduled
Disposition Hearing
Disposition – including
recommended treatment
and custody issues addressed
Review Hearing
Progress reviewed
NDLE: Navajo Dept of Law Enforcement
NDCI: Navajo Dept. of Criminal Investigation
Satisfactory
Progress
Case Closed
No progress
Children continue Dependent
DSS: Division of Social Services
JPO: Juvenile Presenting Officer
Termination of Parental Rights Process Initiated
The Navajo Nation Juvenile Justice System: Dependent Children Flowchart was created by the Navajo Nation Criminal Justice Planning Committee (NNCJPC). Copies of this
chart may be reproduced. Attribution should be given to NNCJPC. For questions contact: Navajo Nation Criminal Justice Planning Committee, Office of the Chief Prosecutor,
P.O. Box 3779, Window Rock, AZ 86515, 520-871-6622.
Chart printed September 2001