DeKalb County Government Information Lines - DeKalb County Juvenile Court
DeKalb County Juvenile Court is a county court for cases involving children and teens in DeKalb County. It handles delinquency, dependency, CHINS, probation, intake, court records, and programs that help youth and families follow court orders, get treatment, stay in school, and work toward safer family plans.
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This government agency exercises jurisdiction in cases involving delinquent, unruly, and deprived children 17 years of age and below. Juvenile court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior courts involving capital offenses, custody, child suppo ..
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What they offer 13
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Juvenile Justice CourtsService
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Intake OfficeService
The Intake Office receives juvenile complaints and charges, makes referrals, opens delinquency, dependency, and CHINS cases, and may divert cases to family, school, or community resources.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Clerk's OfficeService
The Clerk's Office keeps Juvenile Court records and handles juvenile traffic violations, probation fines and fees, restitution, dependency, delinquency, special proceedings, record sealings, and court referrals.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Probation SupervisionService
The Probation Division supervises youth on formal or informal probation and connects them with services based on their needs, family situation, offense, and victim impact.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Commitment Alternative Program (CAP)Program
CAP is an intensive behavioral treatment program for youth that uses supervision, therapy, education advocacy, mentoring, and support to help youth return safely to the community.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
INSPIRE Family Treatment CourtProgram
INSPIRE is an 18-24 month family treatment court program for adults with children in DFACS custody who are struggling with drug addiction.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
JOURNEY Mental Health CourtProgram
JOURNEY coordinates treatment and support for youth whose misdemeanor or felony offense is connected to mental illness.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Rebound Drug CourtProgram
Rebound is a voluntary five-phase program for youth on probation who need help staying clean and sober.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Citizen's Panel ReviewProgram
Citizen volunteers review cases of children in care, help judges track permanency plans, and identify resources that may reduce barriers for families and children.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Community Service ProgramProgram
The Community Service Program places eligible youth with approved agencies and organizations so they can complete required community service hours safely.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
MediationService
Mediation helps parties in delinquency or dependency cases try to resolve differences with a neutral third party.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
S.M.A.R.T. GirlsProgram
S.M.A.R.T. Girls is a 90-day program for teen girls focused on self-image, confidence, healthy relationships, life skills, role models, health, and future planning.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
GED ProgramProgram
The GED Program supports youth ages 16-18 who want to complete secondary education and earn GED credentials.
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