What is required in a letter of apology?
Letters of apology should be addressed to the victim in your case, which includes the owner of the store in a shoplifting case. The letter should be sincere, in your own words and 1-2 pages in length. Be sure to send the letter within 90 days and mail a copy to the court. In shoplifting cases, why is the store demanding that I pay a “civil penalty”? Under Oregon law, a retailer can recover the value of shoplifted merchandise plus a penalty of up to $250. This is a separate civil proceeding that has nothing to do with the Tigard Youth Court. You may want to contact a lawyer to learn more about your legal rights. What other special conditions can the court impose? Additional conditions may be appropriate in certain situations. For example, the court can order you not to have any contact with certain people. You may also be prohibited from driving or riding in a vehicle without the permission of a parent or guardian. What is “expunction?” Expunction is a procedure for clearing your record
