The Juvenile Division hears cases involving minor who are charged with a crime or whose health and safety are at risk.
Additional Resource:
The Juvenile Division hears cases involving minor who are charged with a crime or whose health and safety are at risk. To protect the privacy of children, juvenile cases are not open to the public.
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Treatment or “Problem-Solving” Courts may be an option.
Treatment Courts or Problem-Solving Courts are specifically designed courts that serve persons with behavioral health treatment needs such as substance use disorders or mental health diagnoses.
Youth Recovery Court: Youth Recovery Court (YRC) is a program designed for teaching youth and their families how to cope with mental health symptoms, substance abuse issues, and negative behaviors that have resulted in criminal charges and criminal behavior.
Family Recovery Court: Family Recovery Court (FRC) is a specialized program designed to assist families where at least one parent’s substance abuse was the cause of involvement in the child welfare system.
