The Town of Canton hereby establishes a Juvenile Review Board
in accordance with § 10.02A of the Town Charter.
The purpose of the Juvenile Review Board is to provide community-based
diversionary programs for juveniles which preserve the element of
accountability while creating an atmosphere for positive youth development.
The Juvenile Review Board acts as an alternative to the Juvenile Court
System by working closely with police and school officials to identify
appropriate juvenile candidates for the program.
The Juvenile Review Board shall consist of five regular members
and two alternate who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen
pursuant to § 10.02 of the Town Charter. The Juvenile Review
Board shall include members who have experience and skill in working
with children at risk, including but not limited to psychologists,
social workers, clergy, court personnel, school officials and parents.
The Juvenile Review Board shall have authority to adopt such
procedures as reasonably necessary to meet its stated function.