Juvenile Justice

The Probation Department offers a variety of services. 

630-407-8400 (main line)

https://www.dupageco.org/probation/

Diversion

Some minors may have an opportunity to participate in Diversion. Services are facilitated by the arresting agency or the Probation Department, depending on the nature of the minor's offense and other factors.

http://www.dupageco.org/Probation/55867/

Probation

Adjudicated minors formally involved with Juvenile Court may be sentenced to probation. Youths sentenced to a term of probation by the Juvenile Court will receive services facilitated by the Probation Department. 

http://www.dupageco.org/Probation/55874/

For a list of services or to obtain a copy of Probation's Family Guide please visit:

https://www.dupageco.org/Probation/1192/

Most youth being detained by DuPage County agencies are held at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center (KCJJC) (37W655 IL-38, St Charles, IL 60175). A screening is conducted by Probation Department staff, in conjuction with the arresting officer, prior to most youth being admitted to the KCJJC for detention.

DuPage County Probation staff transport youth to and from court hearings held in DuPage County.

http://courtservices.countyofkane.org/Pages/Juvenile-Justice-Center.aspx

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the KCJJC please (scroll down to "Juvenile Justice FAQs) visit:

http://courtservices.countyofkane.org/Pages/FAQ.aspx

On occasion, a youth may be detained at the DuPage County Jail, which is predominantly an adult facility. To learn more about visitation, mail/letters, and other aspects of the DuPage County Jail, visit the DuPage County Sheriff's website

http://www.dupagesheriff.org/Corrections-Jail/164/

DuPage County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Program 

630-653-9109 

http://www.dcba.org/?page=FindLawyer

Offers a 30-minute consultation with an attorney.  You are not obligated to hire the referred attorney nor is the attorney obligated to accept you as a client.

1-800-228-3368

Information and resources available to victims of violent crimes.

http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims/index.html