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Juvenile Court
The Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court has jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency cases, child protection proceedings, and adoptions. The goal of the Juvenile Division is to provide timely and professional assistance to the youth and families in Eaton County.
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Adoptions
The Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court oversees the filing and finalization of all adoptions through Eaton County.
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Child Protective Proceedings
The Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court has jurisdiction over child protective proceeding cases filed by private individuals and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Juvenile Court Appointed Attorneys
This page will explain the court appointed attorney process and the fees associated with this representation.
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Juvenile Delinquency Cases
In delinquency cases, youth under the age of 17 are brought to court on petitions filed by city attorneys and the county prosecutor. Learn more about how these cases are handled by the court system.
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Juvenile Court Probation
The Juvenile Court Probation Department is responsible for monitoring Juveniles following criminal disposition. Probation officers meet with and monitor benefit from services within the community, through treatment court programming, and during placements.
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Juvenile Court Financial Department
Fees and costs associated with cases are handled through the Juvenile Court Financial Department.