Juvenile Court Services provides intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles within a continuum of services that provides care and control.

Juvenile Court Services staff members:

• receive and process allegations of delinquent and undisciplined behavior;
• assess the risks and needs of the juvenile in order to provide for the security of the community and the juvenile's well-being;
• divert from court those youth whose risk levels and needs can be met through diversion plans without formal court intervention;
• make recommendations to court based on assessments that can include secure detention, if warranted;
• provide case management as part of supervision, for youths on probation to assure the delivery of appropriate services while assuring compliance with court orders; and

• provide aftercare, case management and post-release supervision to juveniles returning to the community following a commitment to a youth development center.

   

• N.C. Juvenile Code
• N.C. Administrative Rules
• Judicial District Map
• Juvenile Court Counselor Directory
• Services by County
• Reclaiming Futures
• Interstate Compact