Detention and Shelter Hearings (Monday-Friday)
May be joined via Zoom or phone:
Via Zoom
| Hearing Type | Start Time | Zoom | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detention Hearing | 1:00 pm | Zoom Link | 964 8929 5046 | 894668 |
| Shelter Hearing | 2:00 pm | Zoom Link | 959 2585 2654 | 543499 |
Via Phone
All listed hearings may be accessed via phone using the following phone numbers:
| Hearing Type | Start Time | Phone Number | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detention Hearing | 1:00 pm | US Toll-free 877-853-5257 US Toll-free 888-475-4499 | 964 8929 5046 | 894668 |
| Shelter Hearing | 2:00 pm | US Toll-free 877-853-5257 US Toll-free 888-475-4499 | 959 2585 2654 | 543499 |
Rise Up Summer Program
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit hosts the Rise Up program each summer at the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach. The 10-week program facilitates all-day sessions for court-involved youth in Division JS every Friday. Court staff, along with volunteers and community partners, come together to provide a full day of education, support with Probation sanctions, resources and engaging speakers. Breakfast and lunch are provided. The program initiated in 2017 and offers youth the opportunity to earn community service hours, pay court costs and fees, work towards completion of probation conditions and successful termination as well as interact and connect with various community providers. For more information or to get involved, contact Sarah Freglette (sfreglette@pbcgov.org).
Community Service
 | Listing of Community Service Opportunities for Court-Involved Youth |
| Kids Kards |
Teen Employment
| Listing of Employment Opportunities for Youth |
Program Videos
 | Juvenile Drug Court Video |
| Family (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.
| Division | Case Manager | Phone | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA | Marcus Perry | (561) 355-6858 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JK | Angela Monk | (561) 355-6149 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JL | Alessandra Valdes | (561) 355-1920 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JM | Marcus Perry | (561) 355-6858 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JO | Kristin Parske | (561) 355-6280 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JS | Jasmine Valdez | (561) 330-1772 | South County Courthouse |
| Delinquency | Sarah Freglette | (561) 355-2961 | Main Judicial Complex |
Program Coordinators
| Juvenile Drug Court | Brandon Richardson | (561) 355-6624 | Main Judicial Complex |
| Family (Dependency) Treatment Court | Dr. Rachel Lively | (561) 355-6319 | Main Judicial Complex |
| Early Childhood Court | Anna Branney | (561) 355-6143 | Main Judicial Complex |
| Early Childhood Court/Juvenile Coordinator | Mary Bode | (561) 355-1870 | Main 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
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
| Children in Court |
 | Palm Beach County – School Justice Partnership |