Juvenile Division

Detention and Shelter Hearings (Monday-Friday)

May be joined via Zoom or phone:

Via Zoom

Hearing TypeStart TimeZoomMeeting IDPasscode
Detention Hearing1:00 pmZoom Link964 8929 5046894668
Shelter Hearing2:00 pmZoom Link959 2585 2654543499

Via Phone

All listed hearings may be accessed via phone using the following phone numbers:

Hearing TypeStart TimePhone NumberMeeting IDPasscode
Detention Hearing1:00 pmUS Toll-free 877-853-5257
US Toll-free 888-475-4499
964 8929 5046894668
Shelter Hearing2:00 pmUS Toll-free 877-853-5257
US Toll-free 888-475-4499
959 2585 2654543499

Community Service

PDF logoListing of Community Service Opportunities for Court-Involved Youth
PDF logoKids Kards

Teen Employment

PDF logoListing of Employment Opportunities for Youth

Program Videos

YouTube logoJuvenile Drug Court Video
YouTube logoFamily (Dependency) Treatment Court Video

Juvenile Court

Juvenile Court is the Division of the Circuit Court that holds jurisdiction over dependency and juvenile delinquency matters. Delinquency matters are those in which individuals under the age of eighteen violate the law. The Fifteenth Circuit has implemented numerous programs and offers resources to assist youth and families.

Dependency matters involve children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected or surrendered for adoption. Judges must make decisions regarding the custodial placement of dependent children and determine the "best interests" of the child. In these cases, Children's Legal Services represents the Department of Children & Families. Parents involved in dependency court are also entitled to legal representation and may obtain an attorney on their own or the court will appoint legal counsel on their behalf.

Case Management
DivisionCase ManagerPhoneLocation
JAMarcus Perry(561) 355-6858Main Judicial Complex
JKAngela Monk(561) 355-6149Main Judicial Complex
JLAlessandra Valdes(561) 355-1920Main Judicial Complex
JMMarcus Perry(561) 355-6858Main Judicial Complex
JOKristin Parske(561) 355-6280Main Judicial Complex
JSJasmine Valdez(561) 330-1772South County Courthouse
DelinquencySarah Freglette(561) 355-2961Main Judicial Complex

Program Coordinators

Juvenile Drug CourtBrandon Richardson(561) 355-6624Main Judicial Complex
Family (Dependency) Treatment CourtDr. Rachel Lively(561) 355-6319Main Judicial Complex
Early Childhood CourtAnna Branney(561) 355-6143Main Judicial Complex
Early Childhood Court/Juvenile CoordinatorMary Bode(561) 355-1870Main Judicial Complex

Program Links

Family (Dependency) Treatment Court
Early Childhood Court
Juvenile Drug Court
Community Service Calendar
Juvenile Education Clinics
Caring Canines Therapy Dog Program
Dually Involved Case Management

Additional Information

pdf2024 Community Service Opportunities for Court-Involved YouthpdfExpunction Fact Sheet
pdfCommunity Service Credit HourspdfEmancipation Fact Sheet
pdfJob InformationpdfEmancipation Petition Sample
pdfJuvenile Court CostspdfJuvenile Alternative Sanctions
pdfUnderstanding Delinquency Fact SheetMilitary FAQ 
pdfGetting Ready for College?Need Help Funding Your College Education?
pdfSexing Citation InformationResources for Families 

Independent Living Court

The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit's Independent Living Review (ILR) Court offers individualized hearings for youth who will age out of the child welfare system. These hearings help to ensure that the aging out youth are provided with life skills and services that will assist them transition to a self-sufficient lifestyle.

Recent Training/Event Resources

pdfChildren in Court
PowerPoint logoPalm Beach County – School Justice Partnership
Cristy Altaro
Juvenile Operations Manager
Phone
(561) 355-6586
Fax
(561) 355-7914