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What is a juvenile?
What court has jurisdiction over juveniles?
What is a "status offense"?
Are there services available to assist troubled youth before they commit a crime?
What is a juvenile?
According to Michigan law, a juvenile is any individual who has not reached the age of 17.
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What court has jurisdiction over juveniles?
Juvenile matters are handled in the Probate Court of the County in which the juvenile resides. In Oakland County juvenile matters are heard by the Oakland County Probate Court/Oakland County Circuit Court - Family Division. The Family Division structure allows one Family Division Judge to hear all matters related to a family.
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What is a "status offense"?
A status offense is any violation of a law passed by the State or local legislative body which would not be a crime if committed by an adult and which is specifically applicable to youth because of their age status. Status offenses include curfew violations, runaways, home incorrigibility, school truancy, minors in possession of alcohol, minors operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and the use or possession of tobacco products.
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Are there services available to assist troubled youth before they commit a crime?
Yes, community based programs designed to address the needs of at risk juveniles are available. Parents, teachers, police officers, and Family Court Judges may make referrals to these programs. You can contact these community based programs directly at the numbers listed below.
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