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.
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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.