to prosecution caused by a crime belongs to all those who personally suffered the damage directly caused by the crime; whereas the compensation can be requested at the criminal hearing before the submissions of the Legal Department; Whereas in this case, O.D, appearing at the hearing, declared before the Legal Department's submissions that she would not be a civil party; Whereas, pursuant to the above-mentioned provisions, the victim is only offered the option of filing a civil action; it is therefore appropriate to acknowledge O.D's failure to file a civil action; D- Costs Whereas under Article 473 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the accused person found guilty is also ordered to pay the costs; Whereas in this case, O.M was found guilty of the acts of rape; he should be ordered to pay the costs; UPON THESE GROUNDS The Juvenile Judge ruling publicly following full trial of a misdemeanour matter in first resort;  Declares O.M guilty of the charges of statutory rape alleged against him;  In repression, orders his return to his parents for better care;  acknowledges O.D's failure to file a civil action,  Also condemns O.M to pay the costs; Thus acted, judged and pronounced on the aforementioned day, month and year Signed by: The President Court Registrar