Public Defender

How does a Juvenile case start?

A Juvenile case may start with one of three things: Arrest, Citation, or Referral. If you are arrested, you will be taken to a detention facility for kids. If you receive a citation, the police will issue the citation and call your parents or guardian. A referral may also be made to the Juvenile Services department.

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