The juvenile court is a division of the superior court. It handles delinquency, status offense, and child abuse and neglect cases for minors. Its purpose is to provide protection and safety to each minor that comes into it. Juvenile court handles cases that involve children who have committed law violations that would be considered crimes… Continue reading →
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Children and the court’s protection
A child will be taken into protective custody when a police officer or authorized person believes the child’s safety is in danger. The juvenile dependency court steps in to protect the child against harm. Before this happens, certain conditions must exist, which include, but are not limited to: · A child is found roaming… Continue reading →
Child neglect
California law states that child abuse is when a child is physically injured by an individual – an occurrence that is different from an accident. It is when a child is subjected to unjustifiable punishment or is sexually exploited or neglected by not getting sufficient food, shelter or medical care. It is when a parent… Continue reading →
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