What happens to a juvenile after the arrest?
If taken by the law enforcement officer to Juvenile Hall for detention, a probation officer makes an initial evaluation as to whether the minor should remain detained pending the Court’s Detention Hearing, which will take place within 48 to 72 hours. A probation officer will gather necessary information about the case and the minor and the District Attorney will decide what, if any, charges to file. The probation officer will present the case to the Judge, who will decide whether to order the minor detained or released to a parent or guardian pending a hearing on the charges. The release may be under the supervision of a counselor, carry with it special conditions, and could include such requirements as mandatory treatment and electronic monitoring surveillance. The case is then continued for a Jurisdictional Hearing. There is no bail in juvenile cases.
