What happens if my child has been arrested and criminally charged by the police but was not detained?
All charges are submitted to and reviewed by the District Attorney’s office prior to being referred to the juvenile probation office. When the juvenile probation office receives a referral form, it is reviewed by a department supervisor to determine if a diversionary program (Youth Aid Panel) would be an appropriate option. A letter from the probation office will be sent to the juvenile and family indicating a date and time for your child's intake interview.

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1. How is my child referred to the juvenile probation office?
2. Can a juvenile be fingerprinted or photographed?
3. Why was my child detained?
4. How do I contact or visit my child if he/she is detained or placed into emergency shelter care?
5. What happens after my child is detained?
6. What happens if my child has been arrested and criminally charged by the police but was not detained?
7. What happens at the intake interview?
8. Will my son/daughter be represented by legal counsel in Juvenile Court?
9. What are the expectations of my child if they end up on probation?
10. What are the collateral consequences of my child being Adjudicated Delinquent?
11. How does the juvenile expungement process occur after he/she has successfully completed probation?