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Self-Help Juvenile Justice

Self-Help 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.