Juvenile Court

The County Court has exclusive jurisdiction of all cases wherein a juvenile (a child under the age of 18 years) is alleged to be a child in need of supervision, an abused child, a neglected child, or a delinquent child (one who commits a crime).

These cases are filed in the Youth Court Division of the County Court.

Court Rules 

(Effective August 1st, 2024)

• Absolutely NO cell phones or other electronic devices allowed in the courtroom.
• No vaping allowed in the Justice Center.
• Do NOT approach court personnel in the courtroom unless your name is called.
• No weapons of any kinds allowed.
• No food or beverages allowed in the building.
• Excessive talking and/or bad attitudes will not be tolerated.
• No sleeping.
• You must remain in the building while waiting for your hearing. We WILL NOT come get you out of your car.

Dress Code

(Effective August 1st, 2024)

• No halter tops, tank tops or muscle shirts allowed.
• No revealing clothing allowed.
• No hats or hair nets allowed unless for religious beliefs.
• No shorts or miniskirts allowed.
• No shirts with offensive writing or emblems allowed.
• No pants hanging below the waist line.
• No excessive holes or tears in jeans.
• No pajamas or slippers.