Juvenile Courts
Child Welfare Appeals
Child Welfare Appeals - Child Welfares cases include abuse, neglect and dependency proceedings, and termination of parental rights and adoptions. An appeal is a revisew by a higher court of a lower court's final judgment or decree. An appeal is not a new trial, and no new evidence will be accepted.
Child Welfare Mediation
Child Welfare Mediation involves the use of a skilled and unbiased third party to assist families, agencies, and attorneys in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution regarding child welfare and placement issues.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - A CASA volunteer is an advocate for children under the court's jurisdiction for abuse, neglect or dependency. Children who otherwise would not have a voice in court benefit from talking to someone they can trust - someone they know is there to help them - a CASA. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the Office of the Guardian ad Litem and the court by gathering relevant information about the child and the family, and getting to know the child.
Juvenile Court Petition Cover Sheet
- Juvenile Court Petition Cover Sheet -
Problem-Solving Courts
Problem-Solving Courts, including Adult Drug Courts; Adult Mental Health Courts; Juvenile Mental Health Court; Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Courts; Juvenile Drug Courts; and Veterans Drug Court are located throughout the state to provide programs specific to individual needs.
Declaration of Financial Status Forms
- Declaration of Financial Status Forms - PDF
- Declaration of Financial Status Forms - Word