Capistrano Beach Park Master Plan
Interim Enhancement Plan (Short-Term) and Master Plan (Long-Term) *The next public meeting that was scheduled for late spring 2020 will be postponed due to COVID-19. We will continue to keep you…
Booked into Juvenile Hall
An arrested juvenile is brought to Juvenile Hall for booking What It Means to be Booked & Admitted Into Juvenile Hall It means that a police or other law enforcement agency has alleged…
Juvenile Hall
Orange County Juvenile Hall Orange County Juvenile Hall is a 434-bed juvenile detention facility that is operated by the Orange County Probation Department. It houses male and female youth,…
Teen Talk
Teenagers discuss life in Juvenile Hall The following essays were written by youths housed in a maximum-security facility. These stories are true and written in their own words. It is their hope…
Juvenile Court Overview
Juvenile Court is a division of the Orange County Superior Court that determines if a youth broke the law. It helps to protect, guide, and rehabilitate children; as well as helps keep the…
Public Defender
A Deputy Public Defender reviews cases with juveniles When a person lacks the resources to hire an attorney, the law requires the appointment of counsel for defendants in criminal cases, youths in…
Juvenile Recovery Court
Orange County Juvenile Recovery Court provides guidance, education, and treatment to youth who have come to the attention of the Juvenile Court for law violations and problems related to drugs and…
District Attorney
Deputy District Attorney questions juvenile before a Juvenile Court judge The Office of the District Attorney of Orange County has the responsibility to enhance public safety and welfare and…
Probation Officer
Juveniles discuss their case If the youth is taken to Juvenile Hall, a probation staff member on duty will determine whether the youth should be booked into Juvenile Hall. A probation officer will…