That portion of the hearing wherein the Judge or Master determines if the juvenile committed the crime or any portion of the crime with which he or she is charged

Once discharged from a residential placement, this is the supervision that monitors the juvenile's adjustment to the community

Juvenile Probation Officers instruct the class and provide information to the students concerning the social and legal implications of underage drinking and DUI

A report received from a police department that details the alleged charges against the juvenile

"To provide for the care, protection, safety and wholesome mental and physical development of children committing delinquent acts". Programs of supervision, care and rehabilitation, must provide balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed and the development of competencies to enable children to become responsible and productive members of society. More information.

A warrant issued by the Court ordering the arrest of an offender for failure to appear at a Court hearing

Juveniles perform community service as a condition of their probation.

This program is specifically targeted for youths between the ages of 10-13 who are held accountable by attending 9 hours of classroom instruction with the intent to increase competencies

This is the restitution program which is funded through the revenues generated at the Allentown Recycling Center, whereby proceeds are used to reimburse victims of juvenile crime

When juveniles are suspended from school as a condition of their probation they are assigned to a community service project during the time they would normally be in school.

The process in which the juvenile may be charged as an adult by transferring the case from juvenile court to criminal court

The department that collects and handles all restitution payments; fines and court costs

Selected juveniles visit local colleges to receive help with homework, join activities, and learn about college enrollment

When a juvenile is court ordered to a residential treatment facility

Community based probation officers have taken to the streets with a bicycle patrol to make home and school visits, enhance visibility in the community, and become more accessible for the neighborhood residents

The primary mission is to involve schools and the communities in the supervision and treatment of juveniles in their towns, neighborhoods, and classrooms

A panel in which County citizens serve on community panels to decide the consequences for a juvenile charged with minor offenses in order to divert these individuals away from the juvenile justice system

Juvenile Probation representatives meet with civic and community organizations to provide information about services and encourage involvement from the community

Community Protection emphasizes the fundamental right of all Pennsylvania citizens to both be and feel safe from crime. Activities directed at community protection share the ultimate goal of preventing juvenile crime from occurring, thus sparing Pennsylvania citizens the psychological and physical injury that can result from crime victimization

When a juvenile is assigned to work (when restitution is owed, a minimum wage credit is given for their hours and victims paid when assignments are completed) at a specified work site throughout the County for a specific amount of hours based on the seriousness of the offense

An order of the Court which suspends the delinquent proceedings against the juvenile and places the youth under voluntary supervision in his or her home and community, under terms and conditions established by the probation department and agreed to by all parties affected

A hearing that has been rescheduled for another date

The attorney that is appointed by the Court when there is a conflict of interest when two or more juveniles are charged as co-conspirators.

The employees responsible for determining the initial tracking of a case, following and handling the majority of Court hearings

The process in where fingerprints and mouth swabs are completed on a juvenile which is required by the State for all felony charges and certain sexual offenses.

A service provider within the community

The process in which a juvenile is charged as an adult and is transferred from Criminal Court to Juvenile Court

A crime committed by a juvenile

A temporary facility for a juvenile who has been charged with a serious crime or violation of probation and is believed to be a risk to themselves or the community

A hearing to determine if the juvenile shall remain in detention due to their risk to the community or themselves.

After finding that a juvenile is found delinquent on the acts alleged against him/her, the Court determines what form of treatment, supervision or rehabilitation the juvenile is in need of

A lawyer who represents the Commonwealth

This system is suggested for clients who are required to leave and return to their residence on numerous occasions and there is an ongoing desire to track their whereabouts

The process to dissolve the juvenile's record after he/she turns 18 years of age or it has been five years since their release from supervision

A grading used to indicate the most serious charges

Selected juveniles are court ordered to perform their community service hours at the woodpile where they cut, split and stack firewood which is then sold by the truckload. The proceeds are used to pay victims of juvenile crime.

An administratively enacted supervision, six months in length and usually has the least amount of conditions, but can be extended for three additional months

The first meeting with the juvenile and family in where the juvenile will admit or deny the charges alleged against him/her and a determination will be made on how to proceed

This form is used to gather information on the juvenile and family. This is required to be completed and brought to the Intake Interview.

When determined appropriate, private agencies assist the Juvenile Probation Department in supervising and counseling juveniles upon their return from a residential treatment program.

The person who presides in a Court hearing and decides how the case should be handled.

State legislation that dictates the rules and regulations of the Juvenile Court.

A juvenile can become involved with the department if he/she is 10 years of age or older and is referred by the police for a delinquent act. It is possible that they may remain under the supervision of the department given certain circumstances.

A Court appointed lawyer assigned to hear juvenile cases.

The right of a juvenile to remain silent in order to avoid self incrimination and/or to have an attorney present during questioning.

A grading used to indicate the level of most charges

A document for Court that lists the formal charges lodged against the juvenile

A probation officer or supervisor that is assigned to handle emergency calls or situations after hours.

A period of supervision, the duration of which is largely contingent upon the juvenile's compliance .

The person assigned to supervise the juvenile and is responsible for making sure the juvenile completes all the conditions of probation

A lawyer who represents the juvenile

A facility that deals with juveniles with mental health issues.

Money a juvenile is ordered to pay the victim for "out of pocket" expenses.

Entails youth between the ages of 10 and 18 to be enrolled in a six-hour educational/intervention program as a consequence for committing retail theft(s). The class consists of 12 clients who are first time offenders at the magistrate or probation levels.

A hearing to determine if the juvenile needs to remain in placement or has completed treatment and can be released

This program physically places probation officers in the schools to supervise their clients and interact with teachers and other students on a daily basis.

A residential facility which provides treatment and rehabilitation. Secure facilities are equipped with various devices, such as fences, locked exits and entrances, to ensure the juveniles are unable to leave the facility.

This partnership between the Office of Lehigh County Mental Health and the Juvenile Probation Department provides a mental health caseworker and a probation officer to jointly and intensively supervise delinquent youth that experience severe MH/MR problems.

A grading used to indicate the least serious charges

A hearing conducted via the telephone when a juvenile is in placement

A list of rules that the juvenile must follow while under probation supervision.

The needs and concerns of victims of juvenile crime are addressed by victim advocates and the juvenile probation officer assigned to the case.

A class in which probation officers address juvenile offenders' accountability for their crimes.

Provides unique opportunities for victim restoration and offender accountability with a focus on reconciliation, restitution, and safe communities in Lehigh County.

Addresses the fact that crime can forever change its victim. The goal of victim restoration programs and services is to restore the victim(s), to the greatest extent possible, to their pre-crime status including but not limited to financial status and emotional and physical well-being.

When the juvenile does not follow the rules set forth by the probation officer.

Promotes conflict resolution, anger management, respect for others and effective communication.

A voluntary relinquishment or surrender of a known right or privilege.

This is through Baum School of Art that provides art instruction to juveniles between the ages of 13 and 18 whom are under probation supervision in Lehigh County. Under the direction of a professional art teacher students engage in two hour art classes once a week for ten weeks.

Youth on school suspension work in the community for the duration of the suspension to keep their time productive.

Embodies the belief that the vast majority of offenders coming into the Commonwealth's juvenile justice system have strengths and are capable of change. Redemption requires that the juvenile accept responsibility for his or her actions and that the juvenile justice system and the community offer opportunities to promote positive change in the juvenile. As the juvenile offender accepts responsibility and works to restore the victim and the community, the offender can develop the skills necessary to become a productive worker, a capable and nurturing parent and a responsible citizen.