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Juvenile Treatment Court
Parent Orientation
Court Attire and Etiquette
It’s a matter of respect.
What Not To Wear
• Dirty or wrinkled clothes
• Flip Flops
• Clothing with AoD messages
• Pants that are too big
• Ripped clothes of any kind
• Shorts
• Tank tops
• Shirts that are too short
• Hats
• Pajamas or leggings
Court Room Behavior
• No gum
• Turn off phones
• Sit with your child
• No talking
• Yes or No Your Honor
• Answer in full sentences
• Be ready with a family activity or discipline issue
• The judge or magistrate deserve full respect regardless of irritation
Who Do I Call
It’s always better to get the right person the first time.
Probation Officer
•New charges – Probation Officer
•Runaway – 911
• Truancy
•Child moves to another place
Case Manager
•Prosocial activities
•YAP mentor
•Connections to interests
Parent Partner
•Support meeting attendance
•Behavior issues
•Discussion of other problems
Treatment
•Relapse
• Truancy
•Meetings
• Behavior
Can’t Come To CourtJudge Cubbon’s Bailiff
Parent Expectations
You Don‘t Know What You Don’t Know
Just. This. Simple.
• Follow the rules set by Court
• Ask questions
• Ask for help
• Listen to the wisdom of others who know how you feel.
• Be respectful
• Set boundaries
• Expect your child to do the same things
• Don’t give up
