Serious
Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program Description
The Howard Circuit Court, Office of Juvenile Services, in
conjunction with the members of the
(1) is:
(A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and
(B) close to the parent’s home, consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child;
(2) least interferes with family autonomy;
(3) is least disruptive of family life;
(4) imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian; and
(5) provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child’s parent, guardian or custodian.
The SHOCAP Tracker program assists these troubled youths
maintain themselves within the community, yet provides a structured day
reporting program to enhance skills, provides community supervision, and
accountability. Supervision of youths
that have been identified by the SHOCAP Screening Team and Court ordered to
this program shall include up to two contacts daily by the Tracker, frequent
contacts with parents and collateral agencies (schools, therapists, etc.) and
the wearing of an electronic anklet to verify whereabouts. A SHO may also be the subject of directed
patrols by local law enforcement. The
term of SHOCAP probation shall be affi
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SHOCAP Program
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Court Order Authorizing
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