Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice
Information on the Juvenile Justice System in this county
What if your child is arrested? See information about the Juvenile Justice process in the State Courts Self-Help Juvenile Justice Guide.
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Community Programs
This pages lists community programs, such as truancy and Restorative Justice. Many of these work together with the Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation Department.
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Courthouse Location
This pages lists community programs, such as truancy and Restorative Justice. Many of these work together with the Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation Department.
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Detention Facilities
This page has information about both local and state detention facilities. Depending on the crime and other circumstances, a juvenile may be placed in one of these.
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Participants
This page describes the people who work in Juvenile Justice Court, explains who prosecutes a Juvenile Justice case, and answers typical questions families may have.
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Released Minor Programs
This page lists special Juvenile Probation Department programs for minors who don’t have to stay locked up, such as the Electronic Monitoring Program and Community Release.
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Special Courts
This page list special courts and programs to help minors and their families deal with certain problems, such as mental health issues and drug abuse.