Juvenile

This section is designed to provide general, legal, and procedural information to the public and the attorneys who practice before the court. The intent is to make the environment of the court more accessible to the citizens we serve. We hope that you find it useful and that your experience with the Miami County Juvenile Court exceeds your expectations.

Juvenile Programs

Juvenile Court administers a variety of programs to serve court involved youth including the Miami County Juvenile Probation Department, and West Central Juvenile Detention Center.

Referrals

Referrals reach the court through various channels, including parents, school officials, law enforcement authorities, neighbors, Children Services representatives, and the Prosecutor’s Office.

Legal Advice

Court staff are not permitted to provide legal advice or assist you in completing legal forms.  Court personnel may provide general information about court procedures, available forms, and filing requirements, but cannot advise you on what to file, how to complete your documents, or how your case may be decided.  If you need legal advice or assistance with your case, you may wish to consult with an attorney. 

Mission Statement

To provide timely and fair justice, and quality services to Miami County. We are committed to providing for the care, protection, and mental and physical development of children, to protect the public interest and safety, and to hold offenders accountable for their actions, restore the victims, as well as rehabilitating the offenders.

Holiday Closures

If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the Court will be closed the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Court will be closed the following Monday.

When the Court is closed for a federal holiday, any filings, pleadings, motions, or other documents otherwise due on the day of closure shall be considered timely if filed on the next business day the Court is open.