In re Aline D.
California Supreme Court
536 P.2d 65 (1975)
- Written by Tammy Boggs, JD
Facts
Minor Aline D. (defendant) had a history of assaultive conduct, gang affiliation, and very low IQ. Aline’s mother had rejected her, and Aline’s father was absent. Aline was a ward of the juvenile court. Regarding placement, Aline’s first stay at a treatment program in juvenile hall for several months was not successful. Aline was released to her mother but ran away from home within a week. Aline was disqualified from placement in a community daycare program due to her low IQ. Between September 1972 and February 1973, attempts were made to place Aline in numerous different settings, which were unsuccessful for various reasons. At a girls’ home, Aline had problems with stealing, truancy, and gang participation. Aline’s stay at the Penny Lane residential school was terminated after 10 days due to Aline’s use of drugs, bullying, and gang activity. Aline’s stay at the Detroit Arms Home was terminated due to her active association with a gang. Aline was placed back in juvenile hall, which was only for temporary detentions. Las Palmas Girls School rejected Aline as a candidate due to her history of assaultive behavior. The juvenile court held a hearing to determine whether Aline should be committed to the California Youth Authority (CYA), a youth correctional facility typically reserved for the most serious youth offenders. The court heard a variety of evidence, including psychiatric reports and probation reports. There was a lack of suitable placement options for Aline. The court discussed how the experts agreed that Aline was not an “appropriate subject for commitment to the youth authority, but that it [was] being done only because that seems to be the only recourse.” The juvenile court reluctantly signed an order committing Aline to the CYA, noting she would wind up homeless otherwise. Aline appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Richardson, J.)
Dissent (Clark, J.)
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