Juvenile Court Services
Juvenile Court Services provides intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles within a continuum of services that provides care and control.
Juvenile Court Services staff members:
- receive and process allegations of delinquent and undisciplined behavior;
- assess the risks and needs of the juvenile in order to provide for the security of the community and the juvenile's well-being;
- divert from court those youth whose risk levels and needs can be met through diversion plans without formal court intervention;
- make recommendations to court based on assessments that can include secure detention, if warranted;
- provide case management as part of supervision, for youths on probation to assure the delivery of appropriate services while assuring compliance with court orders; and
- provide aftercare, case management and post-release supervision to juveniles returning to the community following a commitment to a youth development center.