Cases Handled

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles cases involving:

• Abandonment of children
• Adults accused of child abuse or neglect, or of offenses against members of their own family (juvenile or adult)
• Adults involved in disputes concerning the support, visitation, parentage or custody of a child
• Children in need of services
• Children in need of supervision
• Children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect
• Court consent for certain medical treatments
• Court-ordered rehabilitation services
• Family or household members who have been subjected to abuse
• Foster care and entrustment agreements
• Juvenile delinquents
• Juveniles accused of traffic violations