The Ochiltree County Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting juvenile crime. This office reviews cases referred by the Juvenile Probation Department for legal sufficiency. We conduct detention hearings to determine whether the child shall remain in custody pending the adjudication of the charges. Thereafter, we are responsible for proving the charges filed against the juveniles.
WE REPRESENT THE STATE AND DO NOT ACT AS PRIVATE ATTORNEYS.

There are several types of juvenile cases:

Delinquent acts (acts which would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult)
Traffic cases
Children in Need of Supervision cases involving habitual truancy, curfew violations, runaways, or incorrigible conduct
Children in Need of Protective Services cases, where action is initiated to protect a child's welfare or safety, such as in investigations of neglect or abuse, or where a family requests assistance.
The Juvenile Division of the County Attorney's office strives to instill respect for the community, and compassion for victims. It also strives to reduce juvenile crime and the incidence of child abuse and neglect by promoting family responsibility and individual development by vigorously prosecuting repeat offenders.

For more information please contact Pat Morris