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Juvenile Court handles matters involving children under the age of eighteen (18). Cases are categorized as either a delinquency or a child protection matter.
In delinquency cases, the child is alleged to have committed a violation of Minnesota law ranging from staying out past curfew to the most serious charge of murder. In child protection cases, the child's parents are alleged to have created a condition that places the child's health and welfare at risk of harm. In both cases, the focus of the proceeding is to provide supervision over services for the child either to return the child to law-abiding behavior or to correct the condition that places the child's health and welfare in danger.
Most Juvenile Court delinquency matters are not open to the public with the exception of serious crimes committed by children over the age of 16. Child protection matters are open to the public with the exception of Runaway and Truancy cases as well as any specific case that is closed by Court Order.
Along with judicial efforts, Juvenile Court judges and staff work with other government agencies and community organizations to develop and refine programs that help to ensure a safe and healthy environment for juveniles.
Please use the navigation bar on the right to explore how the Juvenile Court can help you today.
NEWS AND NOTICES
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New! August 17, 2009: A new entrance at the Juvenile Justice Center will be located at the corner of 6th Street and Portland Avenue during construction.
Walk-in counter and telephone services are closed to the public on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 p.m. All court appearances and trials will continue as scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. (more)
New! June 24, 2009: 4 year pilot program (Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative) achieves goal. Beginning in 2005, the Courts, County Attorney's Office, Minneapolis Police, the city and schools began a colloboration to reduce the number of youth held in secure detention and to eliminate the racial disparities in juvenile justice while holding young people accountable for their behavior. (more details) (Star Tribune article published June 24, 2009)
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JUVENILE COURT JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Location
Juvenile Justice Center
Room#: 231
590 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Hennepin County
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed legal holidays
(612) 348-4822 (phone)
(612) 317-6117 (fax)