What are the steps for emancipation of juveniles?
• The youth must be at least 16 years old and their parents or guardians must reside in this county. • The youth must complete an application for emancipation and pay an application fee to the State of Oregon clerk. • The youth must give the notarized application and receipt for the payment of the fee to the Juvenile Department clerk. • The clerk will set a date for a preliminary court hearing, usually within 10 days. A notice will be sent to the youth and parents. • At the preliminary hearing, a Judge will explain emancipation, answer questions, and set a final hearing. • At the final hearing, a Judge will expect the youth to provide a written budget, give testimony concerning the application, provide the parents an opportunity to testify, and make a final decision. • If the Court grants the emancipation, a driver’s identification card must be received within 48 hours.
