Juvenile Probate

If you are under the age of seventeen and have been found guilty of an offense, you may be put on probation.  Juveniles on probation have regular meetings with a caseworker or probation officer.  In addition, juveniles may be required to perform community services, pay for damages, attend counseling or meet other conditions set by the court.  In cases where the court decides the juvenile cannot live in the community, the juvenile may be sent to a state or private institution.  Some juveniles may be placed in the custody of the Family Independence Agency.

The juvenile's court file will remain in the family division of circuit court until the juvenile is 30 years old.  Some portions of the court file are open to the public.

2/99

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Last updated 2-18-99

Send your comments, questions and suggestions to Phil Harter at 161 E Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49014 or e mail to pharter@calhouncountymi.gov