Hears cases involving unruly, delinquent, dependent, neglected, or abused children, and juvenile traffic offenders. Also considers adult cases involving paternity, non-support, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Provides lay guardians to represent the best interests of children in cases involving abuse, neglect and dependency, and for those in custody disputes.

Perry County Juvenile Court cases include unruly, delinquent, abused, dependent and neglected children, as well as cases that involve traffic offenses. Jurisdiction also includes adult paternity cases, nonsupport, visitation and custody of children whose parents are unmarried as well as child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Provides jurisdiction over referred cases of delinquent, unruly dependent and neglected children, juvenile traffic offenders, and (under special conditions) minors who apply for consent to marry.

The Marion Family Court presides over Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Probate and child support hearings.

All CASA cases are heard through The Knox County Juvenile Court at 111 East High Street - Mount Vernon.

Has jurisdiction over adults charged with non-support, contributing to delinquency, neglect, or dependency of children; abuse of children; or failure to provide proper parental care.

Juvenile Court services.

Provides juvenile judicial services and strives to use all available resources to achieve the rehabilitation of our youth in order to make them more productive citizens of our community.

Provides juvenile judicial services and strives to use all available resources to achieve the rehabilitation of our youth in order to make them more productive citizens of our community. Services provided through Probate Court include: Wills; Estates; Adoptions; Issuing and Recording of Marriage Licenses and Name Changes.

Probate Court functions include settling of estates, granting marriage licenses, guardianship of individuals who might be mentally impaired. The Court operates in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and rules governing the courts of Ohio. Juvenile Court considers complaints prepared by the Wyandot County Prosecutor or transferred from another jurisdiction alleging a juvenile (under age 18) might be a traffic offender, delinquent, unruly, abused, neglected or dependent. The Court operates in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and rules governing the courts of Ohio.

Receives and reviews all juvenile traffic violations other than parking violations but including violations such as jaywalking and those dealing with skateboards. Also handles juvenile tobacco violations. At the time the citation is given, the juvenile is presented a court date for a hearing in order to enter his/her plea. If the juvenile pleads not guilty, then a trial before a magistrate is set. Hearings can be waived in some cases.

Perry County Juvenile Court cases include unruly, delinquent, abused, dependent and neglected children, as well as cases that involve traffic offenses. Jurisdiction also includes adult paternity cases, nonsupport, visitation and custody of children whose parents are unmarried as well as child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The Juvenile Division of the Madison County Prosecutor's office is responsible for prosecuting contested felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases involving children under the age of 18 years. This court handles the judicial proceedings for juvenile offenders and probation services for adjudicated youths. This is the Probate Court for Madison County.

Provides the Juvenile Court which has jurisdiction to hear the following types of cases: Delinquent youth - those who have committed an offense, prior to their 18th birthday, that would be a crime if committed by an adult; Unruly youth - those who have committed a status offense that only applies to someone under the age of 18; Juvenile Traffic Offender - anyone who has committed a traffic offense prior to attaining the age of 18; Abused children - those children who have been physically or sexually abused by parents, guardians or other adults; Neglected children - those children who are not properly cared for or are abandoned by their parents or guardians; Dependent children - those children who are without proper care or support through no fault of their parent or guardian; Custody - to determine the custody of any child not a ward of another court of this state.

Administers justice to all whose lives are impacted by the juvenile justice system in Summit County. Serves Summit County youth through outreach, early intervention, community education and innovative programming. Hears cases involving Juvenile Traffic; Dependency/Neglect/Abuse; Legal Custody; and Delinquency and Status offenses. Focuses on rehabilitating offenders and working with families to keep youth from re-offending. Offers options for young offenders including Counseling, Diversion, Fines, Community Services, Mediation, Restitution, Detention, Home Detention, Electronic Monitoring, Probation, Day Treatment, Residential Placement, Commitment to state institution, and Bind-over to adult court.

Receives referrals from law enforcement agencies, schools, stores, and parents. After reviewing written reports and conducting interviews with parents, the department determines how to proceed with the case. Efforts are made to divert youth from the formal Court process whenever possible. These efforts include unofficial hearings, warning letters, and mediation. Recommendations are made which include referrals for drug and alcohol services, educational programs for shoplifters, essays, and other options. Other requests for misdemeanor or unruly charges are approved and result in a formal Court hearing.

Receives and reviews all juvenile traffic violations. Also handles juvenile tobacco violations. After the citation is given, a court date is set at which time the juvenile will enter his/her plea. Hearings can be waived in some cases.

Assumes responsibility for the arraignment, adjudication, and disposition of cases of unruly, delinquent, neglected, dependent, and abused children. Resolving juvenile court cases usually starts with the police or other persons presenting information about possible delinquent or unruly children to the court. If alternatives such as mediation or diversion are not appropriate, an official complaint is filed. A hearing is held, the youth is determined delinquent or unruly and then the court decides what action should be taken or the case may be dismissed. A delinquent is a child who has committed an act which, if committed by an adult, would be a crime (such as theft or murder); an unruly is a child who has committed an act that is illegal for children but not for adults (such as truancy or curfew violations).