In most cases in Juvenile Court, DCF alleges that the child has been neglected or abused. That is the neglect or abuse has already occurred. But, there are occasions where DCF seeks a finding of neglect not based on what has already happened but based on what may happen in the future. This called is…
A 9-year old boy who took a gun to school and accidentally shot a female classmate is likely to receive probation and mental health treatment. The girl remains in critical condition in a Seattle hospital.The Prosecutor’s decision is undoubtedly a challenging one. The goal of the juvenile justice system in Connecticut (as it should be…
There are thirteen Juvenile Courts throughout Connecticut. There is also a Child Protection Session located in Middletown which hears cases which the local courts cannot accommodate. Juvenile Court cases are confidential and the proceedings are closed to the public. Recently, however, there has been a movement to allow the public access under certain conditions. The…
Your child got in trouble. Enough trouble that he or she was arrested. There’s a court date scheduled in Juvenile Court. Here’s brief summary of the process: