Call the Abuse Hotline for the State of Florida at 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) to report the situation.
Category: Juvenile
All information regarding juvenile cases is confidential and cannot be discussed over the telephone. If you are authorized to have access to the court files, you must do the following: Appear in person at the Lake County Courthouse, 550 W. Main St., Central Intake, East Wing, First Floor, Tavares, FL 32778 Provide valid, government-issued photo identification …
All crimes committed by a juvenile can result in juvenile delinquency charges. Some crimes may also result in the juvenile being charged as an adult.
General questions related to juvenile delinquency can be directed to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice at (352) 729-8180, or visit their website at www.djj.state.fl.us.
Cases pertaining to children under the age of 18 years old for matters involving the following: Delinquency (Violations of criminal law) Dependency (Child abuse, neglect, or abandonment) Children In Need of Services / Families In Need of Services (for the protection and care of children, the promotion of stability in families, and the provision of …
Chapter 39, Florida Statutes for Juvenile Dependency cases Chapter 984, Florida Statutes for Children In Need of Services / Families In Need of Services Chapter 985, Florida Statutes for Juvenile Delinquency cases