Legal Question in Family Law in California
juvenile dependency??
What exactly does ''Child subject to the jurisdiction of either the juvenile dependency or criminal courts?'' mean??
Asked on 5/29/09, 5:46 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Diane Singleton-Smith
Singleton Smith
Re: juvenile dependency??
With the little you have provided, I believe it means either the juvenile court (minor's court) has jurisdiction or the criminal court (adult court) has jurisdiction
Answered on 5/30/09, 2:33 pm
Karen Olson
Attorney at Law
Re: juvenile dependency??
Plain and simple... Juvenile dependency courts handle cases involving children that have been or are at risk of being removed from a home by and through Child Protective Services.
Juvenile detention courts handle cases involving minors who have committed criminal offenses - similar to the criminal justice system for adults.
Answered on 6/01/09, 4:18 pm
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