What to Expect When You Go to Court – State-by-State

The following sites have been prepared by State Courts, counties, judicial district and non-judicial groups. They are meant to serve as an introduction to how juvenile courts work, but the procedures and rules which you encounter in your court can be different. You should use this information to gain an understanding of general procedure, then contact your specific court to see what rules and procedures they use. Rules vary from one state to another, and sometimes they can be different from one county to another.

Links to the Juvenile Laws in Each State Juvenile Justice and Delinquency - State Links From: National Center for State Courts This site contains links to the Juvenile Justice programs in each state. It is the perfect starting place to get information on your state’s juvenile justice system and what to expect from the court system.

A State-by-State List of Frequently Asked Questions

Alabama Juvenile Cases FAQs From: Alabama Juvenile Probation Topics include:  How a juvenile case begins  The adjudication hearing  Appeals from Juvenile Court  Special juvenile cases  The disposition hearing  Transfer of juvenile cases to the criminal courts.  Cases excepted from jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court  Common questions for jury of juvenile cases

Alaska FAQ From: Alaska Youth Court  What is juvenile delinquency?  What does delinquency mean?  What age of youth is considered juvenile?  What types of crimes do juveniles commit?  What is the juvenile justice system?

Arkansas Juvenile Division From: Arkansas Judiciary The AOC Juvenile Division is involved in many projects relating to children and families. Ongoing projects include drafting rules, forms, and sample orders; providing continuing legal education opportunities, training and technical assistance; coordinating grants to improve court practices; and providing ongoing funding and support to local CASA volunteer programs and attorneys to represent the best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases.

About Us The AOC Juvenile Division strives to:  Encourage judicial best practices;  Provide the Juvenile Division of Circuit Court with resources to better serve the children and families who appear before the court;  Ensure that the well-being of children, youth and families is a high priority within the Arkansas judicial system; and  Provide leadership in bringing diverse groups together to better serve children and families that enter our court system.

Arizona Delinquency FAQ From: Pima County Juvenile Court Questions include:  What is the curfew for kids?  I am concerned that my child may be headed for trouble. Where can I go?  My child has been arrested, what can I expect?  How can my child’s records be destroyed?

California Juvenile Drug Court Frequently Asked Questions From: Superior Court of California, San Diego County 1. How many Juvenile Drug Courts are there in San Diego County and when do they meet? 2. What happens if my child was not accepted into drug court but continues to have alcohol/substance abuse issues? 3. Will I be kicked out of Drug Court if I relapse and test positive? 4. How does Drug Court differ from other Juvenile Court substance abuse services or programs? 5. What happens if I successfully complete Juvenile Drug Court? 6. What are the goals of Juvenile Drug Court? 7. Do parents/guardians participate in Drug Court?

All About the Juvenile Justice Court Process From: Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County These pages are also available in Spanish and Vietnamese Topics include:  How does a minor go through Juvenile Justice Court?  How does a Juvenile Justice case start?  Intake and investigation  Why does the minor have to stay at the Juvenile Center?  What is a petition?  What is a Detention Hearing?  What is a Jurisdiction Hearing?  What is a Disposition Hearing?  What happens after the Disposition Hearing?  How is Juvenile Justice Court different from adult criminal court?  When are minors treated as adults?  Can you stop an order from a fitness hearing?

What is Juvenile Court? From: California Courts Self-Help Center This site provides an introduction to Juvenile Court in California. Topics include:  What is juvenile court?  What can the court do?  Should I have a lawyer?  Where can I get more information?

Connecticut Connecticut Juvenile Courts - Frequently Asked Questions From: Law Offices of Michael H. Agranoff 1. Why does the Juvenile Court seem so frightening? 2. Is the Connecticut Juvenile Court a separate Court? 3. Is the general public and the press allowed in Juvenile Court? 4. What is the difference between a child, adult and minor? 5. What types of cases go to Juvenile Court? 6. Why are there so many delays and continuances? 7. What is a Neglect case? 8. What does "Neglect" mean? 9. How should suspected neglect or abuse be reported? 10. Are the parents subject to criminal charges? 11. Do the parents have rights in a Neglect case? 12. What if the parents cannot afford a lawyer? 13. Does the child need a lawyer? 14. Can the child just be "seized" without a formal hearing? 15. What can parents do if the child is temporarily seized? 16. Can grandparents intervene in a Neglect case? 17. What are the two types of formal hearings in a Neglect case? 18. If the child is found Neglected, what can the Juvenile Court do? 19. Are "plea bargains" possible? 20. If a child is committed, do the parents have to pay child support? 21. If a child is committed, can the parents have the commitment revoked? 22. When does the commitment expire? 23. What is a TPR Petition? 24. Who files TPR, and why? 25. Are the parents entitled to a lawyer in a TPR case? 26. Is it really possible to defeat DCF in Court? 27. Where are the various Juvenile Courts located? 28. Is Juvenile Court always held at a convenient location? 29. What is the best way to avoid appearing in Juvenile Court?

Delaware State Court Website From: Delaware State Courts Topics include:  How to find information about court proceedings  Contacts for legal assistance  Appeal information  Court rules

District of Columbia Superior Court of the District of Columbia FAQs From: Superior Court of the District of Columbia  My child is out of control, what can I do?  My child was arrested last night, where should I go to find out what has happened and to see him or her?  How can I find the name and phone number of my child's probation officer?  What is Diagnostic?  Why is my son/daughter being reassigned to another probation officer?  Why do you ask so many personal questions?  What do you expect of me (the parent)?  What happens at the Disposition Hearing?  What is the Child Guidance/Family Counseling Clinic?  Why does the Court request psychological evaluations?  How long will the evaluation take?  Why are parents asked to accompany their children/adolescents?  What is Individual Counseling?  Why am I being referred for family counseling services?  How long is the program?  What is the Juvenile Drug Court Program?  What are eligibility criteria for the Juvenile Drug Court Program?  What are the specific interventions and services provided?  How can I get my child's criminal record cleared?

Juvenile and Neglect Branch From: Superior Court of the District of Columbia Topics addressed include:  Family Court – Court Social Services Division Mission  Family Court – Social Services Division operations  Intake and Juvenile Drug Court  Child Guidance/Family Counseling Clinic

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Brochure From: Superior Court of the District of Columbia Brochure provides information on:  Juvenile Diagnostics and Probations Services Branch  Juvenile Intake and Drug Court  Child Guidance/Family Counseling Clinic  Operations and Contracts Service

Florida FAQ: Unified Family Court From: Palm Beach County Courts Questions include:  What cases are handled by the Juvenile Court?  What are some examples of juvenile delinquency charges?  Juvenile Records  Are juvenile records confidential?  How can I find out about juvenile delinquency and dependency cases?

Georgia Juvenile Court – Frequently Asked Questions From: DeKalb County 1. Do I have the right to hire an attorney for my child? Yes, 2. Is my child required to have a lawyer? 3. If I cannot afford to hire a lawyer, how do I apply for an appointed lawyer? 4. Who qualifies for an appointed lawyer? 5. Do I get to choose the appointed lawyer I want? 6. Why does my child have both an attorney and a court appointed guardian?. 7. If a juvenile is appointed an attorney, will the fees have to be reimbursed? 8. What are the age limits for juvenile court? 9. What are the forms of payment accepted by the Juvenile Court? . 10. Where do I pay fines or make restitution payments? 11. Can I pay fees or fines by personal check? 12. I haven't received restitution from a juvenile in a while. Where can I find out if they are making payments? 13. My child has run away from home or left home without my permission—what can I do? 14. My child is disrespectful and disruptive in the home and will not listen to me—what can I do? 15. I want to file criminal (delinquent) charges against a child—how do I do that? 16. My child refuses to go to school and wants to drop out—can the court help me? 17. My child is either using drugs or has some mental health problems—where can I get help? 18. I am the victim (or witness) in a case—how can I find out what is going on with my case? 19. I am financially, physically, or otherwise unable to care for my child(ren) at this time—is there anyone who can help me

Hawaii Frequently Asked Questions – Juvenile Proceedings From: State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General Questions include:  What happens if my child who is under 18 breaks the law?  Law Violation  Status Offense  What to Bring to Court  Not a U.S. Citizen?  Getting Legal Help

Frequently Asked Questions From: State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General Questions include: 1. How do I delete a Juvenile in the JJIS? 2. How do I delete an alias in the JJIS? 3. How do I delete an offense in the JJIS? 4. How do I modify an alias in the JJIS? 5. How do I correct a juvenile id in the JJIS? 6. What do I do when the Ident Section catches an identification error via AFIS? 7. How do I print a rap sheet in the JJIS?

Idaho Frequently Asked Questions From: Ada County Juvenile Court Services  My child is not involved in the court system yet, but he/she needs help so that does not happen. What can I do?  My child was involved in a law violation. What will happen to him/her?  My child was arrested last night and placed in the detention center. What happens next?  My child received an alcohol or tobacco citation. What do I do?  My child was sentenced at the Ada County Courthouse (not Juvenile Court) for an alcohol or tobacco citation and was ordered to complete related education. How do I find out where to go?  I need a copy of a police report; how do I get it?  What is a status offense?  What if formal charges are filed?  Who is the Court Resource Officer?  What is diversion?  What is probation?  What are probation terms?  Who is a probation officer?  What is a parent contract?  What is a Fourth Amendment waiver?  How does a juvenile get started in programs or treatment?  What is a drug/alcohol assessment?  What are the payment options for court fees?  I cannot make it to my community service for a valid reason; who do I call?  Are juvenile cases confidential?  Can a juvenile record be sealed (expunged)? Illinois Frequently Asked Questions for the Juvenile Probation/Detention Services From: Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois  Where can I park while visiting the Juvenile Court?  How do I contact the Juvenile Public Defender’s Office?  How do I contact the Juvenile States Attorney’s Office?  How do I contact the Juvenile Detention Center?  Where are the Juvenile Probation/Detention Services offices located?  What hours are you open?  I received a subpoena to come to court. What do I do now?  What is a preliminary conference? Do I need a lawyer for a conference?  How can the juvenile records be expunged or erased?  How much do I have to pay if my child gets involved in the Court System?  Can I have a copy of the police report?  How do I get my child admitted to the Detention Center?  How long does my child stay in the Detention Center?  Do you offer tours of the Detention Center?  Do the kids in the Detention Center attend school? Do they attend in the community?  Can parents bring clothes and other items to the detention center?  Can I bring my child to the Detention Center to scare him/her?  Can you recommend an attorney?

Indiana Drug Treatment Court From: Vandenburgh County Superior Court All suspected substance abusing juveniles are accessed by an agency of their choice and must complete whatever educational or drug treatment program is deemed necessary. Also, all adjudicated juveniles are drug tested. When a juvenile fails these programs or if a juvenile already has a significant history of substance abuse, a referral can be made by the juvenile’s probation officer or treatment counselor to the Drug Court. An advisory committee screens the referrals and makes a recommendation to the Judge. If accepted, the juvenile continues in treatment, but receives a new probation officer with more stringent supervision, including meeting with the Judge and being tested on a weekly basis. Family participation is also required. The juvenile must successfully work his way through the program’s phases before he is discharged from probation. Completion is anticipated in nine to twelve months. Upon successful completion, the juvenile’s adjudication is expunged.

Iowa Juvenile Detention From: Linn County, Iowa Mission  To provide secure temporary residential care for youth, ages 12 to 18 years who are or are alleged to be delinquent, and who pose a threat to themselves or to the community. Programming  Safe, secure, twenty-four hour a day supervision  Individualized education, recreation, and behavior management programs  Group and individualized guidance and counseling  Medical, psychiatric, psychological, educational, and behavioral evaluations when ordered by the Juvenile Court.  Referral Information

Kansas Juvenile Offender’s FAQs From: Wyandotte County, Kansas  Is a juvenile required to have an attorney in court?  Who pays for the court appointed attorney?  When and what time is my child’s court appearance?  What should I do if I or my child missed a court appearance?  What is a subpoena?  How can my child’s juvenile record be expunged?  When can a juvenile be tried as an adult?

Kentucky The Juvenile Court Process From: Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Topics include:  The court produced brochure addresses:  Juvenile Justice court system  Status offenders  Public offenders  Youthful offenders  The Juvenile Court Process  Arraignment  Detention hearing  Informal adjustment  Pretrial Conference  Adjudicatory hearing  Dispositional hearing  Juvenile court process  Youthful offenders

Louisiana Welcome to the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court From: Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court, LA  Court Information  Driving Directions  Parking  Dress Code  Organization  Payment Info  Translators  Traductor  Court Rules  Court Holidays  ADA

Maine Maine Juvenile Drug Treatment Court From: State of Maine Courts, Judicial Branch A collaborative effort among the Maine District Court, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Substance Abuse, and the Maine Department of Corrections/Juvenile Services. Mission Statement  To improve the quality of juvenile justice in Maine through timely and effective substance abuse, social services, and juvenile justice interventions. Goals  To improve public safety;  To increase the juvenile's accountability, particularly in relation to victims and the community;  To build a stronger family unit;  To increase collaboration among the juvenile justice system, substance abuse providers, educational systems, and ancillary services; and  To have juveniles become responsible community members. Objectives  Timely disposition of juvenile cases  Juvenile free of drug and alcohol use  Coordination and provision of needed services for juvenile  Development by juvenile of necessary personal assets and skills to become a productive citizen, as evidenced by active employment, school attendance and achievement, positive community activities, and no further criminal activity  Increased parental involvement with the juvenile  Key Components of the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Model  How are Juveniles Referred to Drug Treatment Court?  Who Qualifies for Juvenile Drug Treatment Court?  The Heart of the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court... Is the Drug Court Team:  Judge  Case Manager  Treatment Provider  Juvenile Community Corrections Officer  District Attorney  Defense Attorney and others who work together to support the juvenile's rehabilitation.

Maryland FAQ Maryland From: Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Questions include:  What happens after my child is arrested?  How can I get help for my child?  When are juvenile records expunged? What do I have to do to get them expunged?  How can I get a copy of my juvenile record?

Massachusetts Juvenile FAQ From: Law Office of Philip L. Arnel Questions include:  Who does the Massachusetts Juvenile Court have jurisdiction over in criminal proceedings?  What is DYS?  What is DCF?  What is the difference between a juvenile delinquent and a youthful offender?  Does a juvenile have a right to a jury trial?  Do the police need to give juveniles Miranda warnings for their statements to be admissible at trial in Massachusetts?  Are school officials permitted to search students?  Is a school or agency prohibited from reporting a crime committed by a child with a disability? Are police or judicial authorities prohibited from prosecuting these crimes?  Are juvenile proceedings and juvenile records accessible to the public?  Can a juvenile record be sealed or expunged?

Michigan Frequently Asked Questions From: Livingston County, Michigan Juvenile Court  What happens when you are arrested by the police?  What is my attorneys phone number or fax number?  How do I get a court appointed attorney?  What is the court’s fax number?  How can I speak to the judge regarding my case?  Why is the parent responsible for court costs/court fines/attorney fees/out of home placement costs?  Why is my court appointed attorney so expensive? On the petition it states "TAKE TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF THE MINOR", does this mean my child is going to be taken away from me?

Minnesota Juvenile Arrest and Prosecution From: Dakota County Your minor child has been arrested or charged with a delinquent act. What should you do? See the attached brochure for more information.

Missouri Frequently Asked Questions From: Greene County, MO, Juvenile Justice Center  Where is the Greene County Juvenile Office located?  What is a Delinquent Act?  What can I do to get help for my child if he/she is beyond my control?  What can I do if I believe my child is on drugs or alcohol?  When is my court date?  I can't make it to court today...can you change/reschedule my court date?  Where do I make restitution payments?  I have moved. What do I need to do?  Can I get photocopies of documents from my court file?  I was adopted when I was a child. Can I see my court file?

Nebraska A Guide to Juvenile Court for Parents and Children From: Nebraska Coalition for Juvenile Justice of the Nebraska Crime Commission A brochure which addresses:  Reasons for being in court  What the court may do  Persons in the courtroom  Your rights  Good advice for courtroom behavior  When a youth is charged with a crime in Nebraska  Arrest  Detention and Decision  Filing Decision  Arraignment Hearing  Adjudication Hearing  Predisposition Investigation  Disposition Hearing FAQs  What is juvenile court?  What is a petition?  How will I know when to go to court?  What if I miss a hearing?  What if court rules are not followed?  Can my record be sealed (kept confidential)?  What if I waive the right to an attorney?  Detention  Staff-intensive placement  You may be place at a detention or staff-security facility if you . . .

Juvenile Court Delinquency Handbook 2007 From: Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice This Handbook includes a complete, detailed description of the Juvenile Court process.

New Hampshire Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) From: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services 1. What is a delinquent? 2. What is CHINS? 3. Who do I call to report a juvenile problem? 4. Who can take a child to court? 5. Are there any age limitations for bringing a juvenile into court? 6. Do all children who break the law go to court? 7. Are children entitled to or required to have a lawyer represent them? 8. What court have jurisdiction over juvenile cases? 9. What are juvenile diversion and medication programs? 10. What happens to juveniles who are brought to court on criminal charges? 11. What can happen to a juvenile when he or she is found guilty? 12. If I am the victim of a crime committed by a child, what are my rights to information? 13. Who pays when a juvenile commits a crime? 14. What is the difference between probation and parole? 15. Do children who break the law ever go to jail?

New Jersey Moving Through the Juvenile Justice Court System From: New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission  Arrest/Police Diversion  Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Units  Court Diversion  Secure Detention  Links to a chart of the court process

Realizing Potential / Changing Futures From: New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission A brochure which addresses:  Local Programs and Services  Education  Resident Care  Juvenile Parole and Transitional Services  Gang Awareness and Prevention  What is the Juvenile Justice Commission?  The Road Home

New Mexico What’s Next? A Guide to Juvenile Probation and the Court Process From: State of New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department An introductory brochure which addresses:  First Appearance  Adjudication  Disposition

New York Frequently Asked Questions From: New York City Department of Juvenile Justice  What is youth detention?  What is a Secure Detention facility?  What is a Non-Secure Detention (NSD) facility?  What is the difference between a Juvenile Delinquent (JD) and a Juvenile Offender (JO)?  What techniques are used for behavior management?  How does case management serve youth in detention?  What types of medical services do the youth receive in detention?  What type of educational services do youth receive at DJJ?  Are juveniles allowed to receive visitors?

North Carolina Services for Parents From: North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention This site provides links for parents including:  Services by County  YDC Parent Newsletters  End of Grade Testing Information

Ohio Frequently Asked Questions From: Summit County Ohio Juvenile Justice Center Questions include:  What kind of cases does the court hear?  Explain delinquency and status cases.  Explain juvenile traffic cases.  Explain legal custody cases.  What are some of the punishments handed down by the court?  What is the greatest difference between Juvenile Court and Adult Court?  Sometimes youths are treated as adults. Why?  Is the judge the only one who can hear a case?  What is the process once a youth is charged with an offense?

Delinquency FAQs From: Lorain County Domestic Relations Court Questions include: 1. When my child was arrested, the police took him. Where is he? What do I do now? 2. Why is my child brought to the courthouse in hand cuffs, shackles, and in a jumpsuit? 3. I think my child is doing drugs, what should I do? 4. Are parents responsible for paying fines and court costs for their child?

Juvenile FAQs From: Auglaize County, Ohio Questions include:  What are the Court’s office hours?  What forms of payment does the Court accept?  .Where do I send my payment?  Can the Court recommend an attorney?  Can the Court advise me how to proceed or what to file in my case?  Can I get a Court appointed attorney?  Do I need to have an attorney to file anything with the Court?  How can I continue my hearing?  Does the Court have any forms?  My child received a traffic citation, do we need to appear in Court or can a bond be posted?  My child’s operator’s license was suspended, what do I need when picking it up?

Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Unit – Providing Opportunities for Success From: Oklahoma county Juvenile Justice Center This site discusses:  Diversion  LINK program  Side-Track program  Other services

Oregon Oregon Youth Authority at a Glance From: Oregon Youth Authority This brochure provides information on:  The Role of OYA  The youth we serve  Where our youth are from  How we deliver services  Our Vision for the youth we serve

Pennsylvania Delinquency FAQs From: Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Questions include:  What happens when a juvenile is referred to the Juvenile Probation Department?  May a juvenile be fingerprinted or photographed?  What happens when a juvenile is detained?  What is decided at the detention hearing?  Can juvenile court be avoided?  Can parents be held responsible for any payments?  How are juvenile records expunged?

Rhode Island Family Court FAQs From: Judiciary of Rhode Island Questions by topic:  Juvenile Case Management  Juvenile Intake Overview  Juvenile Clerk  Family Services

South Carolina The Juvenile Justice Process From: South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice This site provides a flow chart and description of the Juvenile Justice process.

Department of Juvenile Justice Videos From: South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Videos include:  Think Twice  “Restoring Carolina Through Youth Service” Press Conference  Community Connections Campaign  Intensive Supervision in DJJ  Our Juveniles  A Victim’s View of Juvenile Justice in South Carolina  The volunteers of DJJ  Juvenile Arbitration in South Carolina

South Dakota Juvenile Court FAQs From: Fifth Circuit Court, South Dakota Unified Judicial System What Juvenile Court is. The following cases are handled in Juvenile Court:  Juveniles in Adult Court  Special points of information  Closed hearings  Juvenile records

Guidebook for Youth and Parents From: South Dakota Voices for Children A 20 page book addressing:  South Dakota's Juvenile Justice System  The Police  Detention  The Juvenile Court  The Department of Corrections  Advice to Youth  Frequently Asked Questions from Parents  Definition of Terms  Resources

Tennessee FAQs – Tennessee From: Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Questions include:  What is a juvenile?  What is a juvenile offender?  What is juvenile court?  Parents and Juvenile Court  My child is applying for a job. Does my child have to disclose any juvenile court record?  What is the legal age for kids to stay home alone?  Does my child have Miranda rights? Does a parent have to be present during questioning?  My child refuses to come home on time. Can I lock my child out?  What’s a CASA/GAL?  What is probation?  Is a juvenile hearing exactly like an adult trial?  Why doesn’t a youth go to detention for committing an offense?  What happens at the detention hearing?  What is the difference between secure and non-secure custody?  If a youth is allowed to go home, what happens?  When is a juvenile held in a detention facility?  Where are youth placed after commitment?  What hearings will my child attend in juvenile court?

Texas Houston Juvenile Law FAQs From: Musick & Musick LLP The following Houston Juvenile Law FAQs answers frequently asked questions of our juvenile defense lawyers: 1. What do I look for in hiring an attorney? 2. How does juvenile court differ from adult court? 3. Does my child need to have a lawyer? 4. What happens when I go to court? 5. What is going to happen to me if I'm found guilty? 6. Can juvenile records be sealed? 7. Do I need to post a bond for my child? 8. The police say my child is being charged with a crime, what is going to happen? 9. What does the court consider in deciding whether to detain or release a juvenile?

Utah Juvenile Court: An Introduction for Kid and Families From: Utah State Courts Juvenile court, don’t know much about it – right? Whether you have a friend, family member, or you yourself are facing the court, this resource was created to help you understand juvenile court by teaching you about:  The processes involved with juvenile court  The people of juvenile court  What happens in juvenile court Topics include:  Why a Juvenile Court?  What Exactly Happens in Juvenile Court?  The Rights of a Juvenile in Juvenile Court!

FAQs from Utah Juvenile Court From: Utah State Courts Questions include:  What can I do if my child is ungovernable or a runaway?  What do I do if my child no longer wants to attend school?  Can my child be emancipated?  Are parents responsible for their children’s criminal behavior?  Can a juvenile be tried in adult court?  Do parents have to attend court hearings?  Who can visit the detention center?  What can the courts require of parents?  What happens to the juvenile record?  What is the process for expunging a juvenile record?

Vermont FAQs Juvenile From: Vermont Judiciary.org Questions include:  What is juvenile court?  Who might I meet when I go to juvenile court?  What should I know about the juvenile hearings?  What are my rights and responsibilities?  How should I work with my lawyer?  Where would I find laws pertaining to juvenile proceedings?  What are the courtroom guidelines?

Virginia FAQs – Juvenile Law From: Law Offices of William B. Reichardt & Associates  Is a conviction of a criminal delinquency petition in the Juvenile Court a public record?  If my child was adjudicated as delinquent for a first offense on a felony charge and successfully finishes his probation, is it possible to have the case ultimately dismissed?  Can a Juvenile Court Judge order that a juvenile obtain mental health treatment without the consent of the child?  Will an adjudication of delinquency in the juvenile court impair my child’s ability to get a job?  Can an adjudication of a felony delinquency offense impair my child’s ability to be admitted to college?  If a juvenile has a conviction of an alcohol related offense, is there a required suspension of the juvenile’s driver’s license?

Washington Frequently Asked Questions About Juvenile Court From: Pierce County (Washington) Juvenile Court Questions include: 1. Was your son or daughter physically arrested? 2. If my child was detained, are there Court hearings? 3. Are there visitation requirements? 4. What about legal representation? 5. Are there common Criminal Court hearings? 6. Are there any legal negotiations or plea bargaining? 7. Are there any financial obligations if my child is detained? 8. Are there any requirements if my child is released from Detention? 9. Do I have any obligations while my child waits for their Court hearing? 10. Are there ever restrictions/obligations after a Court hearing? 11. Can my child be detained for a long time?

Wisconsin Juvenile Citation FAQs From: Waukesha County Circuit Courts Questions include:  Do I have to appear in court on my citation?  How do I request an extension for paying a fine or citation?  I cannot attend my citation hearing date. How do I adjourn (have it rescheduled) the hearing to another day?  The Court ordered that I do community service instead of paying a fine for my citation. How do I request more time to complete my community service?  What happens if I do not appear in court?

Wyoming Juvenile Treatment Court From: Fremont County Fremont County Treatment Court Program provides court supervised treatment for juveniles ages 13 – 17 who are involved in the justice system. The program helps families restore respect, reduce conflict at home and increase love and positive communication. It also helps young people involved learn the skills they need to respect the law and find legal, productive and fun things to do – thus increasing the safety of the community. This is done by helping families with the cost of outpatient substance abuse treatment, and affordable residential treatment, when needed, along with relapse prevention groups, frequent random drug tests to support clean and sober living, links to needed community resources.

Juvenile Treatment Court FAQs From: Fremont County  How does a juvenile get in the program?  What are the benefits of the program? Can  How long is the program?