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Juvenile Court Services
Our Mission
Serving our community by providing a system that is free of bias based on gender, race, ethnicity, and for other marginalized communities, and by promoting public safety, accountability, and positive change for delinquent, dependent, at-risk children, and their families.
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Alternatives to Detention
Learn more about youth programs that provide an alternative to Juvenile Detention.
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Annual Reports
The purpose of the Annual Report is to provide the Spokane Community an account of the actions and outcomes of its Juvenile Court.
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BECCA (Juvenile Non-Offender) Information
The Becca Bill, passed by state legislature in 1995, was designed for parents to gain assistance from the courts to support their at-risk teenagers.
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CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected and report to the court as to the best interest of the child.
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Compliance With Prison Rape Elimination Act
View the precautions and guidelines followed by Juvenile Court Services to comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
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Dependency
Learn about the Juvenile Court Act regarding dependency and termination of the parent-child relationship.
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Forms & Publications
Find helpful Juvenile Services documents such as forms, packets, and publications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
View answers to questions asked frequently of Juvenile Court Services.
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Judge & Commissioners
The Spokane County Juvenile Court is a division of the Superior Court and operates under the administrative authority of the Superior Court Judges.
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Juvenile Court & Community Resources
View a listing of Juvenile Court and Community resources and programs.
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Juvenile Detention Information
The long-range goal of Juvenile Detention is to produce contributing citizens. The immediate objectives toward that goal are to provide a safe and secure environment, enforce accountability, and promote positive change for detained youth.
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Sealing & Destruction of Juvenile Records
Under certain conditions of the law you may be eligible for sealing or destruction of your Spokane County Juvenile Court records.
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System Improvement Efforts
Spokane County Juvenile Court is currently involved in two systems improvement efforts. They are Models for Change and Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).
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Volunteer Opportunities
Spokane County Juvenile Court believes volunteers are essential for the effective implementation of our programs. Their skills and abilities benefit the court, the family, and the community.
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Administrative Records