1. The Chief District Court Judge and Juvenile Court

2. Questions to Ask
Rules
Forms
Time Limits
Orders
Expectations

3. Specific Statutes Distinguish among:
Delegation of authority to order secure or nonsecure custody
abuse/neglect/dependency cases
delinquency/undisciplined cases
Magistrate’s authority when petitions filed in emergencies
Use of telephonic communication

4. Juvenile Records & Confidentiality
Authority in individual cases
Scope of permissible administrative orders
Procedure for responding to requests for access to records

5. Abortion Consent Waiver
How are calls directed?
Who is trained/available to help minor?
How are attorneys & GALs appointed?
Who conducts hearings?
Where are hearings held?
Are hearings expedited?
Is confidentiality protected?
Are translators available?

6. How is Juvenile Court in your district perceived by:
The public
Juveniles
Parents
Attorneys
Agencies and schools
Law enforcement
Witnesses

7. Are judges in your district participating in
Community Child Protection Teams?
Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils?
Opportunities to educate the public about juvenile court?
Does the role of the district court judge extend beyond the courtroom?

8. If you read the Purpose Statements in the Juvenile Code, would you think:
“Yes, we are accomplishing those things in our district.”?