The Lincoln County Juvenile Department, pursuant to ORS Chapter 419, exists to provide for the initial and primary integration of all matters involving persons from birth through age 17 alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court for acts, which, if done by an adult, would constitute a violation of federal, state or local law, or are in need of Juvenile Court intervention.

Goals

The Department is a county agency that provides service to the Court and community. The Department subscribes to a balanced approach to juvenile justice that emphasizes:

	Community Protection
	Holding Youth accountable for their actions
	Competency development to prevent further penetration into the juvenile justice and adult system

2008 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report (* pdf file) for Lincoln County Juvenile Department.

Services

Services provided by the department
• Investigations • Screening and referral • Community Supervision • Community Service Program • Restitution	• Juvenile Detention & Shelter Care • Offender treatment services • Referral to case-appropriate service providers

Services provided to the community in 2008
Juvenile Intake Referrals	841
Shelter Services	80
Detention Services	170
Teen Court	98
Community Service	136
Average Probation Caseload	225

Community Cooperation

The Lincoln County Juvenile Department interfaces with all law enforcement agencies in Lincoln County, as well as:
• Lincoln County Circuit Court • Lincoln County District Attorney's Office • Lincoln County Health and Human Services • State Department of Human Services – Child Welfare • Oregon Youth Authority • Lincoln County Community Corrections Division

The Juvenile Department participates in various community committees and councils
• Multi-disciplinary Child Abuse Team • Local Public Safety Council • Lincoln County Commission on Children and Families • Area Youth Service Teams • Lincoln County Children's Advocacy Center • Interagency Planning Team • . . . and others

Staff

The Department has a staff that includes 12 in the Administration, Probation, and Programs, and a Facility staff of 13 with several temporary employees.

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