how to find lawyer for juvenile court in chester county?

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Are Chester County government and court buildings closed?

While Chester County Government and Court buildings will be closed for public services during this time, many County programs and services continue, with staff working remotely as able. If you have a need to access County services, we encourage you to call or e-mail the Department which provides those services.

Where can I volunteer with at-risk youth in Chester County?

Volunteer working experiences with at-risk youth can be found with Thresholds which holds programs at both the Chester County and Delaware County Youth Centers. Find more information at http://thresholdsdelco.org/

What is the Juvenile Probation Department?

The Juvenile Probation Department is dedicated to providing hands-on non-paid educational internship/practicum experiences to qualified graduate and undergraduate students in the following majors: Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work and other Social Service fields.

Where to contact a juvenile lawyer?

Speak to an experienced aggressive legal team about your juvenile case. Contact the defense lawyer at Ciccarelli Law Offices at (610) 692-8700 or (877) 529-2422 for legal advice, a free consultation or representation for your child or loved one’s pending juvenile referral or charges. Our defense team is based in suburban Philadelphia at 304 North High Street, West Chester PA 19380. We serve the metro area and also local towns like Kennett Square, Oxford, Parkesburg, Malvern, Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Paoli and Phoenixville. We represent juvenile clients in Chester County, Berks County, Bucks County, Lancaster County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia.

Who reviews juvenile probation cases?

The Juvenile Probation Office and the District Attorney’s Office review their findings from the initial referral to determine whether the case should be handled informally or through a formal hearing.

How long can a juvenile be in secure detention?

Those juveniles who meet the standards can be detained in secure detention. Juveniles who do not meet the secure detention eligibility standards but require the use of alternative care are placed in emergency shelter or in foster care pending a hearing in Court. In either of the above situations, a Petition in Delinquency must be filed within 24 hours from the date of admission; a detention hearing must be held within 72 hours from the date of admission to detention or alternative care; and an adjudication hearing must be held within 10 days from the filing of the petition. Additionally, if the juvenile is remanded to secure detention or alternative care after the adjudication hearing, a disposition hearing must be held within 20 days. During the time a juvenile is detained in secure detention, a detention review process must be completed by the Court every 10 days after disposition.

What is a juvenile intake officer?

All juveniles referred are processed through the Juvenile Court Intake Unit. The Juvenile Intake Officer is responsible for screening and investigating the referral, determining the method of handling and making referrals to other agencies when appropriate. This process may involve an interview with the child, parents, school personnel, other agencies (if involved) and the referring agent. A reasonable question to ask is whether statements taken by a Juvenile Probation Officer, Ie. (Chester County Juvenile Probation Officer or Lancaster County JPO, etc) can be used against your child and your family. Learn more by contacting our experienced criminal defense lawyers.