Defendants aged 10 to less than 17 charged with a fine-only offense may not be ordered confined.

• A. False
• B. Sometimes
• C. Only if prescribed by statute
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Young offenders aged 10 to under 17 who are charged with a fine-only offense (Class C misdemeanor) cannot be ordered to confinement. In the juvenile system, confinement is reserved for more serious delinquent conduct; for a fine-only offense, the permissible dispositions are non-confining penalties such as paying a fine, performing community service, probation or supervision, restitution, or completion of required programs. There is no authority to place a juvenile in confinement for a Class C offense, regardless of age. If the offense involved more serious delinquent conduct or a different statute applied, confinement could be possible, but not for a fine-only offense. Therefore, the statement is true.