Juvenile Court: goal is to be protective of juveniles

HISTORY OF THE JUVENILE COURT

 In 1906, the Georgia legislature established legal grounds for a children's court. The first juvenile court in Georgia was established in Fulton County in 1911. Today, every county in Georgia has a juvenile court.

Generally, juvenile court judges are appointed by the chief judge of the Superior Court of the circuit in which the courts are located. In small counties, a superior court judge will sometimes preside over the juvenile court. In this case, the judge functions in the dual capacity of superior court judge and juvenile court judge. In larger counties, associate judges are appointed by the chief judge of the juvenile court to assist in handling the large case loads.

Georgia juvenile courts are controlled by a 1971 law known as the juvenile code.The philosophy of the juvenile courts is to be protective of the child rather than punitive (aimed at punishment). The juvenile court is to do what is in the best interest of the child while considering the best interests of society.

If you are the parent of a juvenile who has been accused of a crime in Marietta GA or the Metro Atlanta area, you should contact  a skilled attorney to represent you and protect your interests. The Law Offices of  Kenneth R. Croy and Associates has  35 years of  experience both prosecuting and defending the rights of the accused in Georgia.  If you need an experienced Cobb County criminal law attorney call 770-422-0574. All initial phone consultations are free