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,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  Any case that is heard before a court must first go through a petition. A petition is a document that lists the things you are accused of or charged with. The petition states that you did…

      Juvenile Collaborative Courts are specialized problem solving courts that address underlying issues that may be present in the lives of youth who come before the court on…

If you are a teenager, parent of a teenager, or work with teenagers, this web site should be of vital interest to you. The "I'm Arrested. Now What?" web site was created to educate our youth,…