FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is the difference between a Judge and a Referee
           A Judge is elected and a Magistrate is appointed by       

• How do I get and extension on my account?
• How do I pay on restitution?
• The restitution check I received is only part of what I requested.  I have bills to pay for damages.  What do I do about this?
• Can I talk to the judge?
To remain objective and impartial te judge is constratined against talking to parties outside court.  …………………….
• How long will it take me to get my restitution?
• Do I need an attorney? How do I get a public defender?
Everyone is entitaled to representation by council.  ……………………………
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• How do I know when my child goes to court?
• What items are allowed in the courthouse?
• What do I do with my small children while in court?
• How long will my child be on probation?
• What will the judge order?
• What shall I say in Court?
• I am having trouble with an ungovernable child .What can I do?

• I can’t get to court on the scheduled day.  Can I reschedule my hearing?
• Why did my child receive a different sentence that the other children involved in the same incident?
          Some juveniles appear before the judge only once or    
          twice.  Others appear frequently and are often  
          involved in delinquent behavior.  The probation  
         officers consider all factors when making their 
         recommendations to the judge.
• The police kept our property that was recovered.  How do I get it back?
          The property can be release after the court hearing.  
          Contact the probation officer in charge of your case
          to make arrangements with the police department to 
          return your items
• How long will my delinquent record be on file?
          All delinquent records are reviewed for expungement        
          upon request.  If a child’s record does not meet the             
          cretira for expungement, the court will notify the 
          juvenileof his/her right for an expungement hearing
• How do I get my record expunged?
You must be past your 18th birthday to apply for expungement……..
• Do I have to be in court to make my statement?
When will I receive disposition for my losses resulting from the crime

 Restitution is a sentence imposed by the court that requires the offender to pay for any loss, damage, or injury
     1.The victim will receive restitution after the courts final hearings as money is collected from the juvenile