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Our Commitment
At the Scioto County Juvenile Court, we’re here to support young people and their families. Our goal is to guide, protect, and provide a fair process for everyone involved.
We handle cases involving young people, such as juvenile offenses, truancy, and custody matters, always with a focus on understanding and positive change.

What We Do
Youth Offenses
We address cases where young people are involved in unlawful activities, focusing on finding solutions that encourage growth and responsibility.
Truancy and Unruliness
We work with schools and families to help kids stay in school and on track.
Family Matters
We help resolve custody and visitation issues with the child’s best interests in mind.
Child Support
We assist in making sure children get the financial support they need.
And More!
At the Juvenile Court, we handle a wide range of cases to support and protect young people and their families. Our cases include:
Custody Cases: Resolving disputes over the care and guardianship of children.
Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Cases: Working with Scioto County Children Services (SCCS) to protect children in unsafe situations.
Delinquency and Unruly Cases: Addressing youth offenses, truancy, and behavior issues with a focus on rehabilitation.
Failure to Send and Contributing Cases: Ensuring compliance with school attendance laws and addressing parental responsibility.
Juvenile Civil Protection Orders: Providing legal protection in cases of harassment or abuse involving minors.
Diversion Programs: Offering alternatives to traditional court proceedings to guide youth toward positive choices.

If you or your child are involved in a juvenile court case, it’s important to understand your rights and responsibilities.
Our court ensures that all parties have the opportunity to be heard and treated fairly, and we provide resources to help you understand the legal process.

Your Rights and Responsibilities
How We Can Help
Find everything you need, from forms and filing fees to helpful resources and guides, all in one place.
Forms and Documents
Locate all the forms you need for court filings and applications right on our website.
Attorney Directory
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How We Can Help
Find everything you need, from forms and filing fees to helpful resources and guides, all in one place.
Attorney Directory
Find qualified attorneys to assist with your legal needs through our directory of professionals serving the community.
Numerous community stakeholders and agencies give their time and expertise to enhance the lives of Court-involved youth, connecting them to services and supports as well as educational and developmental opportunities.
It is the goal of the Scioto County Juvenile Court to provide care, protection, and best interest for the children of the community. Provided through programming, education, and community resources.
Pro se custody forms are available for a $5.00 charge per packet. By choosing to file pro se you are acting as your own attorney. You are expected to provide all necessary forms in the proper manner.
Failure to file all necessary forms properly could result in the forms not being accepted.