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The Orange County Juvenile Court is located at 301 The City Drive in the City of Orange.
Copyright 2004 - 2007.
The Orange County Juvenile Court handles all juvenile court matters
for all cities in the County of Orange.
Copyright 2004 - 2010.
Adjacent to the Orange County Juvenile Court is the Orange County Juvenile Hall.
The Orange County Juvenile court, also known as the Lamoreux Justice Center has approximately 6,200 delinquency new cases each year. There is one Orange County Juvenile Court presiding judge, six Orange County Juvenile Court Judges, and five Orange County Juvenile Court Commissioners that hear delinquency cases each day. Each court room at the Orange County Juvenile Court handles approximately 30 to 40 juvenile cases per day. Many of the Juvenile Judges and Commissioners at the Orange County Juvenile Court meet informally in the morning with the Orange County Juvenile deputy district attorney and defense attorneys in the judges chambers to discuss possible resolutions on cases. Present during these chambers discussions is a representative from the Orange County Probation Department known as the court officer. The court officer gives input to the judge on the minors background history and his peformance while on probation. This informal meeting process often helps expedite the handling of the court calender.
Although there are five court locations for adult matters serving the residents of the County of Orange, there is only one juvenile court serving the entire County of Orange and its 70 member cities.
The Orange County Juvenile Court is located at 301 the City Drive, Orange, California 92868. The court is adjacent to the Orange County Juvenile Hall, two minutes from the Youth Guidance Center and next door to both the Orange County Juvenile Probation department and the Theo Lacy Juvenile Annex. The court hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Orange County Juvenile Court Community Service Hours:
If your child manages to avoid going to orange county juvenile hall, camp or the California Youth Authority, he or she may be required to perform community service hours. Community service hours is generally only authorized at a non-profit organization. The child cannot receive any type of payment for his or he services. The Orange County Juvenile Probation Department will generally accept hours from more than one work site. Proof of hours must be contained in a letter on letterhead stationery accompanying your time sheet. The time sheet must identify the charity with the organizaitons name stamped on the sheet and contain a signature and a telephone number.
Examples of non-profit organizations are: schools, the American Red Cross, the March of Dimes, the Police Activity League (PAL), American Cancer Society, WeTip Inc, senior citizen facilities, Boys & Girls Club, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Midnight Mission etc.
Orange County Juvenile Court Legal Awareness Programs:
The Orange County Juvenile Court may order some children to participate in a Legal Awareness Program. Programs are availabe through Shortstop at (714) 480-1925, CSP-Parents, Youth and Law Program at (949) 975-1046, Orange County Youth and Family Services at (714) 543-8468, Kids 'N' Crime at (714) 554-8613, and NTSI at (800) 732-2233. Your child must send a copy of the certificate as proof of completion. Also make extra copies in case the original is lost. My office always recommends bringing extra copies to court. The Orange Juvenile Court, the District Attorney, the court officer and your criminal defense attorney should all have a copy.
Orange County Juvenile Court referral to National Traffic Safety Institute (NTSI):
If your child is referred to this program you should sign up immediately as classes get full quickly. Make sure you sign up for the correct class. The classes are: Choice & Responsibility, Legal Awareness cl,ass (800) 732-2233, Polydrug (Drugs and Alcohol), and Youth Traffic Program. Call (714) 285-4858 for the Traffic Class. A copy of the certificate must be submitted as proof.
Orange County Juvenile Court Anger Management Program:
Persons from all walks of life need anger management counseling. Many children lack the skills to deal with difficult daily situations. They often watch their parents, family members or friends handle things and learn to blow up when they are upset. This is a very beneficial program. Programs are available through CSP a (949) 975-1046, Straight Talk (714) 828-2000, Orange County Youth and Family Services at (714) 543-8468, and Turning Point at (714) 547-8111. Send a copy of the certificate as proof of completion.
Orange County Juvenile Court referral to therapy and Counseling:
If your child has been ordered into counseling, you must start the search for one immediately. Preferably the search should start the same day you leave court. Typically, the childs parents will have health insurance that will cover the cost of the counseling sessions. Kaiser, Cigna, Blue Cross, for example will generally have a list of reputable counselors who can provide this service covered by your insurance carrier. If you have no health insurance, you may consider someof the agencies that provide low cost couseling at Orange County Youth and family Services at (714) 543-8468, the Gary Center at (562) 691-3263, CSP at (949) 975-1046, and Western Youth Services with locations through out Orange County.
Orange County Juvenile Court referral to a Drug & Alcohol Counseling:
Often this type of counseling is also covered by your health insurance. You may also want to consider The Gary Center at (562) 691-3263, Turning Point at (714) 547-811, and Western Youth Services located through out Orange County.
Orange County Juvenile Court referral to a Alcohol & Education Programs:
Programs are avaialble through the Chapman House at (714) 288-9779, NTSI at (800) 732-2233, Orange County Youth and Family Services at (714) 543-8468, Turning Point at (714) 547-811, The gary Center at (562) 691-3263, and CSP at (949) 975-1046. Send a copy of the certificate as proof of completion.
Orange County Juvenile Court referral to Sentencing Concepts Inc.
If your chiild is referred to this prgoram call (800) 355-6495 to register for this class.
Orange County Juvenile Court referral to a Sex Education Program:
The Orange County Youth & Family Services (SHARE) provides sex education programs at (714) 543-8463 and Turing Point at (714) 547-811. Send a copy ofthe program certificate as proof of completion of the Sex Education Program.
Orange County Juvenile Court Parenting Classes:
Programs are available through Back in Control at (714) 228-7323, Corbin Family Center (Santa Ana Residents only) at (714) 647-6557, Turning Point at (714) 547-8111 and the Orange County Youth & Family Services at (714) 543-8468.
Orange County Juvenile Court Essays & Reports:
The essay/report must be typed, double-spaced, "12 font" and well written. The reports should be proofed for spelling errors and grammer problems. Sloppy work, or a report showing no effort will be returned for rewriting.
Orange County Juvenile Court Judges
Honorable Kim Menninger, Orange County Juvenile Court Judge, Dept 11
Honorable Carolyn Kirkwood, Orange County Presiding Juvenile Court Judge, Dept 21
Honorable Gary Vincent, Orange County Juvenile Court Commissioner, Dept 22
Honorable Dennis Keough, Orange County Juvenile Court Commissioner, Dept 23
Honorable Gary G.Bischoff, Orange County Juvenile Court Commissioner, Dept 31
Honorable Ronald Kreber, Orange County Juvenile Court Judge, Dept 41
Honorable David A. Hoffer, Orange County Juvenile Court Judge, Dept 42
Honorable Donna Crandall, Orange County Juvenile Court Judge, Dept 43
Honorable John C. Gastelum, Orange County Juvenile Court Judge, Dept 44
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