In re J.M. CA3

DISCUSSION

Minor argues that, under the plain language of section 290.008, the juvenile court erred when it ordered him to register as a sex offender. The People agree with minor. The parties are correct. As relevant here, Penal Code section 290.008, subdivision (a) provides that “[a]ny person who, on or after January 1, 1986, is discharged or paroled from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to the custody of which they were committed after having been adjudicated a ward of the juvenile court pursuant to [s]ection 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code because of the commission or attempted commission” of certain offenses “shall register in accordance with the [Sex Offender Registration] Act [(Pen. Code, § 290 et seq.)].” (Italics added.) Penal Code section 290.008, subdivision (d)(2) further provides that “[a] person is a tier two juvenile offender if the person is required to register after being adjudicated as a ward of the court and discharged or paroled from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation” for certain offenses. (Italics added.) This statute has been interpreted to mean that registration of juvenile wards is required when they are discharged…