What offenses may result in detention?
A juvenile may be committed to the Ohio Department of Youth Services if he/she commits a felony offense. In some cases, a felony juvenile offender will be given a suspended commitment on certain conditions. In those circumstances and for juveniles who commit misdemeanor offenses, detention may be ordered up to 90 days. For “status offenses”, such as unruly and truancy charges, the juvenile is not subject to detention. There may be instances, however, when an unruly youth may be placed in detention for a maximum of 5 days.
