In Re Julian R.

Julian R. appeals from the order committing him to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) after he admitted the allegations of probation violation specified in a notice pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 777. [1] "Section 777, subdivision (a)(2) ... establishes, the juvenile court procedure for finding probation violations and modifying prior dispositions when new misconduct is committed by those on probation for crimes previously adjudicated under section 602." ( John L. v. Superior Court (2004) 33 Cal.4th 158, 165 , 14 Cal.Rptr.3d 261 , 91 P.3d 205 .) Minor now claims that the juvenile court erred by failing to orally pronounce the maximum period of confinement. He also asserts that the juvenile court erred by failing to exercise its discretion to set the maximum period of confinement based upon the facts and circumstances of the case for a period less than the adult maximum term of imprisonment.

On June 13, 2006, a section 602 petition was filed against minor. At a hearing on July 20, 2006, minor admitted committing two violations of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a)(1), assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury against…