Augusta Ink's success hailed on anniversary Nov 15, 2008
Thirty-one others were prosecuted in Richmond County Superior Court, and 12 were handled in Juvenile Court. District Attorney Ashley Wright said Friday she thought the dual prosecution went well. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tacoma Runaway Semaj Now A Felon Nov 15, 2008
Semaj's attorney negotiated a deferred disposition with the juvenile court, which meant Semaj could have kept his record clear of any and all of the charges if he met the conditions set down by the court. Those conditions included lawful behavior. (KIRO TV, WA)
Agencies recruited to address homelessness Nov 14, 2008
Other agencies suggested during the meeting during a brainstorming session that are either not represented or underrepresented in the Continuum are workforce development, economic development, juvenile court services and Hispanic outreach organizations. Some people believe it s society s responsibility to help the homeless; others think it s the homeless responsibility to help themselves, Chrisse said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Juvenile trial sought in shooting Nov 14, 2008
COLUMBUS -- A motion has been filed in Platte County District Court to transfer the case of a 16-year-old Columbus boy accused of wounding six teens in a drive-by shooting Aug. 19 at a mobile home park to juvenile court. Defense attorney Melanie Knoepfle filed the one-sentence motion asking Judge Robert Steinke to transfer the case to Platte County Juvenile Court late last week ... The defense motion language offered no argument for transferring the case to juvenile court. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
November 13 record Nov 14, 2008
The incident resulted in referral to juvenile court. Nov. 12: A runaway student was reported from Kate Mitchell School, 3521 Jewell Drive, Ames. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Bomb threat caller nabbed Nov 14, 2008
The 16-year-old friend will be charged later in juvenile court. Making a terrorist threat is a class C felony punishable from one to 10 years in prison. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Attorney seeks juvenile trial in Columbus shooting Nov 14, 2008
(AP) -- An attorney for a 16-year-old boy accused in a drive-by shooting at a mobile home park in Columbus wants the case moved to juvenile court ... Defense attorney Melanie Knoepfle has filed motion asking a judge to transfer the case to juvenile court. (Sioux City Journal)
Judge deciding on status of shooting case Nov 13, 2008
Kapaun has been charged in juvenile court with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Ryan Blanchard, 16. Blanchard died after being shot in the head with a semi-automatic handgun on Aug. 11 while he, Kapaun and others were inside a Riverside Boulevard home. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Latest Internet sting lands 12th suspect behind bars Nov 13, 2008
The two students were cited into juvenile court for being in possession of the drugs. Comments. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
12-Year-Old Charged With Manslaughter Nov 13, 2008
-- A 12-year-old Omaha boy has been charged with manslaughter in Douglas County Juvenile Court for the death of a 15-year-old ... Jones will appear before a juvenile court judge on Thursday. (7 KETV Omaha)
Shooting Merits Juvenile Court Charge, County Attorney Says Nov 13, 2008
Kleine said the decision to charge both the boys in juvenile court was based on evidence that the shooting was an accident and the rehabilitative nature of the juvenile court system. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Monster dad gets 51 years for raping daughter Nov 12, 2008
Earlier, the mans eldest son pleaded guilty in the Juvenile Court to raping his younger sister (the same victim). The 17-year-old boy admitted raping his sister at the same place on Sept 27 this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Friend: Shooting Victim Found Happiness Final Months Nov 12, 2008
Davis wants his client to face charges in juvenile court. Adoption workers who knew Ray said theyre looking for some small amount of good to come out of this situation. (7 KETV Omaha)
Pirtleville boy accused of killing mother will not be tried as an adult Nov 12, 2008
A 12-year-old Pirtleville boy accused of the shooting death of his mother in August will be tried in juvenile court ... I m just so elated that his case will remain in juvenile court, said Helen Taylor, the boy s aunt and sister to the victim. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
New: Teen left at hospital, Neb.'s 30th safe-haven case Nov 11, 2008
A hearing in Cobb County Juvenile Court was continued until Dec. 4. Comments. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
On the Books (66) Nov 11, 2008
The 12-year-old was cited in juvenile court for criminal mischief and the 17-year-old was taken to the Reintegrating Youthful Offenders Correctional Facility for a previous violation ... The teens were cited in juvenile court. (Montana Standard, MT)
Girl raped by father, brother: Dad gets 51 years in jail Nov 11, 2008
Earlier in the morning, the mans eldest son pleaded guilty to raping his younger sister (the same victim) at a juvenile court. The 17-year-old boy admitted to raping his sister at the same place between midnight and 12. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Some claims dismissed in USC rape lawsuit Nov 11, 2008
The boy, who was 14 at the time, admitted to some charges in juvenile court last month. Paula Reed Ward can be reached at or 412-263-2620. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tests sought for boy accused of slaying father, one other Nov 11, 2008
ST. JOHNS - The 8-year-old boy accused of killing his father and another man appeared in Apache County Juvenile Court on Monday, looking more like a restless schoolboy than a murder suspect ... If the boy is convicted in juvenile court of delinquency by virtue of homicide, he could be sentenced to detention until age 18. (AZCentral -- News)
Teen gets probation in Aurora fire Nov 11, 2008
Fifteen-year-old Darrin Enderle, of Aurora, was sentenced on Monday in juvenile court in Hamilton County. He was ordered to pay 5,000 in restitution, perform 500 hours of community service and remain on probation under he turns 19. (Sioux City Journal)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Nov 11, 2008
He also seemed to be improving his life following 2004 convictions for car theft, obstructing a police officer and a drug violation, according to Juvenile Court records. He aimed to join the Army and become a mechanic, according to his family. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
$6,000 Reward Offered In Cat-Torture Case Nov 10, 2008
If the suspect is under 18, it would be handled in juvenile court. Copyright 2008 by. (KCRA 3, CA)
Ariz. town offers support for accused boy's family Nov 10, 2008
The boy is scheduled to appear in Apache County Juvenile Court at 3 p.m. today for a status conference and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19 for a pre-adjudication hearing. The Arizona Republic is withholding the father's name and the child's name to avoid identifying the boy. (AZCentral -- News)
Police: Mom Locked Child, 6, In Car Nov 8, 2008
All five of Bass' children are now in foster care, pending a hearing in juvenile court next month. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Judge denies Seats a juvenile trial Nov 8, 2008
MASON CITY Damion Seats will be tried for murder as an adult after a judge turned down his request to move the case to juvenile court ... Also Friday, McFarland requested to have his case moved to juvenile court. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
8-year-old boy suspected of double murder Nov 8, 2008
In 1993, a pair of Chandler girls, ages 11 and 12, were found delinquent in Juvenile Court for killing their adoptive mother. Melnick said Arizona law generally holds that a child under age 10 lacks competency to be criminally responsible for a homicide. (AZCentral -- News)
Council Hears from Citizen About Yellow, Awards Bids for Old School Demolition Nov 8, 2008
Davis was told the case is expected to be heard in Juvenile Court. In other business Thursday council. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Court says sex registry law unfair to juveniles Nov 7, 2008
But offenders who are 15-17 must register if they are found in juvenile court to have committed certain sex crimes. The high court's ruling dealt with a Butte County case in which a boy admitted in juvenile court that he committed two counts of first-degree rape when he was 15 ... The juvenile court must rescind its order requiring the boy to register as a sex offender, the justices said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
St. Johns police make arrest in double homicide Nov 7, 2008
The suspect is scheduled for a hearing Friday in Apache County Juvenile Court. Authorities found both men in Romero's home Wednesday evening after someone reported hearing gunshots. (AZCentral -- News)
Three charged in campus thefts Nov 6, 2008
Investigators took out arrest warrants Monday charging Massey with two counts of entering auto, police said, and complaints accusing the boys of the same crimes were filed in juvenile court. UGA police Lt. Eric Dellinger did not know if Massey is related to the teens, one from Nicholson and the other from Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dalton Elected to Clerk of Courts Nov 6, 2008
She was appointed Deputy Clerk handling the Superior Court Misdemeanor caseload and the Juvenile Court, then became Criminal Department head and managed the Felony caseload. in 1996 Dalton was appointed Chief Deputy Clerk and has served in that capacity since that time as well. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Guinn says justice will move forward Nov 5, 2008
The Chief Justice in the Supreme Court of Tennessee has assigned retired Judge Julian P. Guinn to preside over Benton County General Sessions and Juvenile Court during the absence of Judge Ron Darby. Darby is currently suspended of his duties pending the resolution of charges of official misconduct. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Tribble Sworn to New Term Nov 5, 2008
In a brief ceremony at the Laurens County courthouse Monday, Judge William L. (Bill) Tribble was sworn in to serve another term as the Juvenile Court Judge for this circuit. This will be Tribble's third appointed term as Juvenile Court Judge ... Tribble practiced law in Dublin for 27 years before becoming the first full time Juvenile Court Judge in the Dublin Judicial Circuit on January 1, 2001. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Witness: Defendants joked about killing Binno Nov 5, 2008
The charges against Shammam, 31, are being handled in Juvenile Court because he was 17 at the time of the shooting. But prosecutors are expected to ask a judge to order that he be tried as an adult. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Two More Teens Abandoned Under Neb. Safe Haven Law Nov 4, 2008
In March, a juvenile court judge dismissed the wardship based in part on the mother's desire to relocate to Arizona to be near extended family, Landry said. Related. (Fox News)
2 more children abandoned under Neb. safe-haven law Nov 4, 2008
In March, a juvenile court judge dismissed the wardship based in part on the mother's desire to relocate to Arizona to be near extended family, Landry said. The girl was a ward of the state of Arizona from August until sometime in October, Landry said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Judge to hear motions in murder case Nov 4, 2008
His attorney, Susan Flander, is asking the court to move Seats case from adult court to juvenile court. There is a second motion to suppress all statements, admissions, answers to questions or confessions made by Seats. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Once an Abused Stray, Yellow Will Now Belong To Entire Community Nov 4, 2008
we've even talked about him visiting ARK and WINGS." The former stray dog has been embraced by the community since word of the animal cruelty case was made public. Hundreds of citizens have visited Yellow at the vet clinic - some making donations to assist in his recovery, some bringing hamburgers to feed him, and some just to interact with the friendly Golden Retriever. On Oct. 12, residents on Academy Ave. brought him to her for emergency surgery. Neighbors heard a gunshot and then watched as... (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Yellows Surgery Is Total Success Nov 4, 2008
The juvenile case is pending in Lauren County Juvenile Court. COMMENTS. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Ginger Thomas Nov 3, 2008
The nonprofit CASA is a community-based, private organization with a mission to recruit, train and support volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the child welfare and juvenile court systems. Thomas advocates for three girls. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Paper Boy Steals Car To Make Faster Rounds Nov 2, 2008
The house sustained only minor damage, but police summoned the boy to appear in juvenile court for various offenses. The Herald Journal of Logan said the paper boy -- one of its own -- returned the pickup truck to his neighbor's driveway after the crash, then went to school like nothing had happened. (Click2Houston, TX)
THE MADDIE CLIFTON SAGA: Her killer fights back tears when asked about Maddie and her family Nov 2, 2008
" Part of him is thankful he was prosecuted as an adult. It's a paradox. If he'd been tried in juvenile court, he'd be free now. But he doesn't think he'd be as rehabilitated or mature if he hadn't had to come to terms with dying in prison. He also said he would have been more easily manipulated in a juvenile facility, where peer pressure is stronger. "It might have gone worse for me in some respects," he said. Except for his mother, who visits faithfully, and the occasional letter from one of... (Florida Times-Union)
Nightclub shooting suspect found in Mexico Nov 1, 2008
In January 2006, he pleaded guilty in Boston Juvenile Court to three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm. He was ordered into the custody of the Department of Youth Services until his 18th birthday, which was in 2006. (Boston Globe)
Area juvenile detention center closing Nov 1, 2008
The closure also will affect juvenile court officer Troy Seeley, who serves Jefferson, Van Buren and Davis counties. He said he uses the Chariton facility often for its 48-hour hold when offenders are picked up for a probation violation. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Detention center closing Nov 1, 2008
According to Henry County Juvenile Court officer Robert Griffin, the closure could have an affect on Henry County. "If the Montrose facility is full, Henry County juveniles will have to go elsewhere," Griffin said. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Hunting about far more than killing Nov 1, 2008
The studies show that a much lower number of youngsters who hunt and fish wind up in Juvenile Court as compared to those youngsters who do not hunt and fish. Recently a photograph of 12-year old Trent Wild was included in this space. (Forest Republican, WI)
Teenager is 24th child left at Neb. hospital Oct 31, 2008
In September, a juvenile court ruled that he could return home based on the family's cooperation, Landry said. The boy remained a ward of the state, and the state continued to provide in-home family support, individual therapy and family therapy. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No decision on abandoned boy Oct 31, 2008
Tysheema Brown, the child s mother, declined comment as she left a Cobb County Juvenile Court hearing Thursday afternoon. Reporters were not allowed in the hearing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Teens arrested in weapons theft Oct 31, 2008
The juvenile was arraigned in Lowell Juvenile Court. According to Wilmington Deputy Police Chief Robert Richter, the weapons stolen were being leased by a Wilmington Police Officer. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
24th Safe Haven Is Ward Of State Oct 31, 2008
In September, Douglas County juvenile court ruled that the boy could return home but remain a state ward. According to the DHHS, the state still provided in-home services, like family and individual therapy. (7 KETV Omaha)
Judicial-selection method is at issue Oct 31, 2008
"I expect the attorneys to know the applicable statutes and know the applicable rules and follow them," said McClennen, who is assigned to handle Juvenile Court matters. "I find that many of the attorneys out here do not know the statutes and do not know the rules," he continued. (AZCentral -- Business)
Police work with youth Oct 31, 2008
"I really truly believe the JAAG program is working," Mark Brown, a juvenile court officer with the State said ... As a juvenile court officer in Dallas County, Brown works with the minors that have committed an act that goes beyond the slap-on-the-wrist approach. (Dallas County News, IA)
Car stolen; Louisa teens charged Oct 31, 2008
The boys were referred last week to Louisa County juvenile court services for multiple infractions that occurred on Sept. 21. All four were charged with third-degree burglary, fifth-degree theft and joint criminal conduct. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Police: Boy, 15, shot 17-year-old Oct 31, 2008
He is expected to be in juvenile court today, though charges are not expected until later. Prosecutors have until next week to decide whether to waive him into adult court. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Parents say teen 'a child,' should be tried as juvenile Oct 30, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- Codie Kapaun's mother described her daughter Wednesday in Woodbury County Juvenile Court as "a child" who loves playing with stuffed animals ... Kapaun, of Sioux City, has been charged in juvenile court with involuntary manslaughter for the Aug. 11 shooting death of Ryan Blanchard, 16, of Sioux City ... Both of Kapaun's parents testified at the hearing, set to determine whether she should be tried as an adult or remain in the juvenile court system. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Interim judge appointed Oct 30, 2008
It is unclear at this point who will cover juvenile court or court for the city of Camden and Big Sandy. The vacant seat became available when the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary ordered Judge Ronald Darby to be placed on immediate interim suspension until charges of official misconduct against him were resolved. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Public should know why abused toddler was returned to parents Oct 30, 2008
Because juvenile courtrooms are closed to the public, Georgians never see how the justice system treats families and children in neglect and abuse cases ... And the public needs to know what led a Cobb juvenile court judge to ignore the safety fears of advocates and send Adrianna home ... Because they dared to break the silence around juvenile courts, the child advocates were ousted by judges miffed at their public criticisms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Boy's custody undecided; lawmakers revisit haven law Oct 30, 2008
Tysheema Brown refused to comment as she left Cobb Juvenile Court Wednesday. Court officials announced the continuance but did not give a reason. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Waterloo school board votes to expel student Oct 30, 2008
The student must complete all terms required by juvenile court, be placed in an alternative educational setting, successfully participate in the Four Oaks program and an anger-management program, have a psychological evaluation to determine if a return to the regular school setting is appropriate, and appear before the board before returning to the regular school setting. Any violation of this special probation upon the return of the student shall be referred to the board for further action,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Details Emerge In Safe Haven Hearing Oct 30, 2008
-- A juvenile court in Omaha heard arguments in two of the Safe Haven cases Wednesday involving 11-year-old and 12-year-old boys. The hearing produced more details on what led to the 11-year-old to be dropped off at Immanuel Hospital on Sept. 13. (7 KETV Omaha)
Eighth person charged in E.C. homicide Oct 30, 2008
Covington's case will be charged in Lake County Juvenile Court, Poulton said ... Covington will be charged through the Lake County Juvenile Court. (Munster Times, IN)
Dalton Vies for Laurens County Office of Clerk of Superior Court Oct 30, 2008
I also have experience working in Juvenile Court as well as accepting and remitting child support payments. I also have general knowledge of the procedures in filing and maintaining Superior Court Civil cases as well as filing and recording deeds and liens. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
'Abandoned' boy coming back from Nebraska Oct 29, 2008
Also scheduled on Wednesday: a hearing in Cobb County juvenile courts to determine the child s custody ... This child will cost the state of Georgia if it will be with the juvenile court, foster care or behavior care, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
October 28 record Oct 29, 2008
She was referred to Juvenile Court Services and released to the care of a relative. Story County Sheriff's Office Oct. 24: Justin Blair Hallberg, 22, of Ames, was arrested and charged with probation violation. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Another Safe Haven Child Surrendered Tuesday Night Oct 29, 2008
In juvenile court, there's no difference how the child was left, whether it was at a hospital or at their apartment while their parent left for another state. . (7 KETV Omaha)
