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Transfer-in hearings (dependency and delinquency) at the Youth Services Center, Monday to Thursday at 2:00 p.m., set within 5 court days (in custody) or 10 court days (out of custody) of the transfer-out order; viewing juvenile case files (Welfare and Institutions Code section 827, rule 5.552) and police reports (JV-575).
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The Juvenile Division handles these types of cases involving minors: Delinquency Dependency Adoptions Emancipation: 2021 Emancipation Packet Types of Juvenile Court Hearings Juvenile Dependency Hearings Juvenile Dependency hearings take place when the court becomes involved in the relationship between parent and child. If a child becomes a dependent of the court, the court will make rules for everyone to follow. The rules are designed to be in the best interest of the child. Social workers and court-appointed special advocates are available to protect the child's rights and assist the parent in following court orders. Please visit the Judicial Council Website for more information. Juvenile Justice Hearings Juvenile Justice hearings take place when the juvenile has been charged with, or accused of, committing a crime. Please visit the Judicial Council Website for more information. Juvenile Traffic Hearings Juvenile Traffic hearings are handled by the County's Probation Department, NOT the Superior Court. Special Information About Juvenile Transfer-In Hearings All juvenile transfer-in hearings, dependency and delinquency, are heard at: Youth Services Center San Mateo County Juvenile Court 222 Paul Scannell Drive, 2nd Floor San Mateo, CA 94402 Transfer-In hearings are heard Monday through Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Transfer-In hearings should be set as far out as possible but within: 5 court days of the transfer-out order if the child is in custody 10 court days of the transfer-out order if the child is out of custody. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. How do I see juvenile court files? All juvenile cases are confidential. Only the minor, their parent or guardian, and the minor's attorney can view the file. If you are a party in the juvenile case, you may contact the clerk's office for further instructions to view the file. If you are not a party in the juvenile case and wish to view the juvenile court records, you must ask for a judge's permission. (Welfare and Institutions Code, section 827.) Follow the instructions in California Rule of Court 5.552 Here are the forms you will need to follow the instructions. Serve them to the parties listed in CRC 5.552(c) at least 10 days before filing the forms with the court. Request for Disclosure of Juvenile Court Records (JV-570) Notice of Request for Disclosure of Juvenile Case File (JV-571) Objection to Release of Juvenile Case File (JV-572) The court keeps most juvenile case files at the Juvenile Branch. Please call the Clerk's Office to order the case file and allow 3-5 days for it to arrive. Note that the court keeps files for old cases (before 2001) off-site. To get a file that is off-site, you must pay a $10.00 fee. 2. How do I get a copy of a police report? If a police report includes information about a minor, you must ask the court to get a copy of the police report. To do this, fill out these forms: Petition to Obtain Report of Law Enforcement Agency (Form JV-575) AND Notice to Child and Parent/Guardian Re: Release of Juvenile Police Records and Obligations (Form JV-580) The judge will take 5-10 business days to review the forms. If the judge approves your request, you will get a filed copy of the court order approving your request. Take the court order to the police department to receive a copy of the report. 3. How do I seal juvenile court records? To seal juvenile court records, contact the County's Probation Department at (650) 312-8816. Mediation Program Juvenile Dependency Program A meeting with mediators when people disagree about the safety and well-being of their children. The meeting is informal but organized. Juvenile Dependency Program Juvenile Justice Program An opportunity for victims and offenders to meet face to face in a safe environment. Juvenile Justice Program Contact Us Youth Services Center The San Mateo County Youth Services Center. It includes a juvenile detention facility. Juvenile Branch 222 Paul Scannell Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402 [Directions] Phone Number for Juvenile & Adoptions: (650) 261-5100 option 8 Phone Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Other Resources The Kids & the Law pamphlet - An A-To-Z Guide for Parents SMC Connect - Community services in San Mateo County
The Juvenile Division handles these types of cases involving minors: Delinquency Dependency Adoptions Emancipation: 2021 Emancipation Packet Types of Juvenile Court Hearings Juvenile Dependency Hearings Juvenile Dependency hearings take place when the court becomes involved in the relationship between parent and child. If a child becomes a dependent of the court, the court will make rules for ever
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