In re J.L.
J.L. appeals a dispositional order of the Sonoma County Juvenile Court, entered February 20, 2008, which established him as a ward of that court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. He challenges the courts underlying jurisdictional finding, that he committed petty theft, a misdemeanor violation of Penal Code section 484, and contends the court also erred when it ordered reimbursement under section 903.1 in the sum of $100. As discussed below, Court agree the jurisdictional finding is erroneous and reverse the dispositional order. Court also direct the juvenile court to follow the statutory procedure set out in section 903.45 prior to issuing any new order of reimbursement pursuant to section 903.1.



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