In re C.O. CA3

DISCUSSION

I Imposition of Fines as Probation Conditions The minor contends the trial court improperly ordered the minor to pay fines and fees as terms of his probation. In support of his contention, the minor relies on authorities stating that, in adult criminal proceedings, fines and fees which are collateral

The nature of the issues on appeal render any further factual recitation unnecessary. The People do not dispute that the fines were imposed as conditions of the minor’s probation. In our review of the record, it appears ambiguous on this point. However, given the lack of clarity, we will proceed on the assumption the parties have correctly interpreted the record in this regard.

2 to a defendant’s crime may not be made conditions of probation in the absence of a statutory exception. (See, e.g., People v. Hall (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 889, 892; Brown v. Superior Court (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 313, 321-322; People v. O’Connell (2003) 107 Cal.App.4th 1062, 1068; People v. Washington (2002) 100 Cal.App.4th 590, 593-596.) The People agree that this is a correct statement of the law regarding adult criminal defendants, but argue that juvenile criminal defendants may be…