A program that provides intensive probation services and supervision to high-risk males 14 to 18 years of age, including increased contact with probation officers, face-to-face curfew checks, electronic monitoring, and drug testing.
Ultimate Transitions, Ultimate Responsibilities Now (U-TURN) (formerly Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP))
Unlawful Detainer
A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.
Unrestrictive Commitment
When a juvenile has been committed to the District of Columbia for a specified time (not longer than age 21) in which the agency (Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS)) can end the commitment without judicial authorization.
Unsecured
In bankruptcy proceedings, for the purposes of filing a claim, a claim is unsecured if there is no collateral, or to the extent the value of collateral is less than the amount of the debt.
Usury
Charging a higher interest rate or higher fees than the law allows.