The purpose of attendance orders is to divert from criminal proceedings against a
juvenile or to suspend a proceeding against a juvenile, as well as to use them as a means
by which to encourage juvenile’s proper development and help a juvenile develop a sense
of personal responsibility in order to prevent repeat offending in the future.
Types of Attendance Orders
Article 80c
Attendance orders include a duty to:
1) settle with the victim and compensate for the damage, offer an apology, do the
work, or take other action by which to eliminate, in whole or in part, the harmful
consequences of the offence;
2) attend school or go to work regularly;
3) do humanitarian work, without remuneration, or take other action beneficial for the
social care, local community, or environment protection;
4) undergo examination and a drug or alcohol addiction rehabilitation programme;
5) join an individual or group therapy in a health institution or counselling service.
Selection of Attendance Order
Article 80d
1) In selecting an attendance order, the relevant public prosecutor and the court, in
accordance with their respective powers, shall take into consideration the entire interests
of the juvenile and the victim, and shall in so doing make sure that the implementation
of one or more attendance orders does not interfere with the juvenile’s school or work
obligations.
2) Attendance orders may be implemented for not longer than six months, in which
period it can be replaced by another attendance order or be suspended.
(3) Selection and implementation of attendance orders shall be done in collaboration
with the juvenile’s parents, adoptive parents or guardians and the competent
guardianship authority.
Application of Attendance Orders
Article 80e
Implementation of attendance orders referred to in Art.80c hereof shall be regulated
by a separate secondary legislation.
Criminal Sanctions against Juveniles