3-7-26 Predisposition Report - Contents

1. The predisposition report shall address, in a concise, factual, and unbiased manner, only those matters relevant to the disposition of the case, which may include but shall not be limited to:
   1. a description of the Wakanyeja home environment, family relationships, and background;
   2. information regarding the Wakanyeja maturity, cognitive and emotional development, and emotional and mental health;
   3. the results and recommendations of any relevant medical, psychological, psychiatric, or other examinations or evaluations conducted by a qualified professional;
   4. a discussion of the Wakanyeja educational status, including, but not limited to, the Wakanyeja strengths, abilities, and special educational needs;
   5. the identification of appropriate educational and vocational goals for the Wakanyeja, examples of which may include:
      1. regular school attendance and completion of the Wakanyeja current grade;
      2. attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent;
      3. successful completion of literacy or vocational courses; or
      4. enrollment in an apprenticeship, internship or similar program;
   6. a summary of any factual findings entered by the Children’s Court; and
   7. a summary of the Wakanyeja prior contacts with the juvenile justice system.
2. The predisposition report shall include a detailed explanation of:
   1. the sources of all information included;
   2. the necessity of the proposed disposition and plan for services, taking into account the particular needs of the Wakanyeja and the Wakanyeja parent, guardian or custodian; and
   3. the anticipated benefits to the Wakanyeja and the Wakanyeja parent, guardian or custodian of the proposed disposition and plan for services.