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Mar. 21, 2011

Hilary Rhonan

Hilary Rhonan, an informal juvenile court referee, intervenes in the lives of first-time offenders, usually without lawyers involved.

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By Pat Alston

Daily Journal Staff Writer

NORWALK - The boy was riding his bicycle without a helmet. No big deal. Then a car hit him and cracked his skull. He can no longer move his arms or legs.

Hilary Rhonan mentions the story about a friend's son to get the attention of youngsters ticketed for leaving their protective gear at home.

An informal referee, Rhonan interacts daily with youngsters who skip school, violate curfew or smoke pot. She... (continued)

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