October 9, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST

The third training in the Juvenile Defense Training Series will explore juvenile court procedure starting with case initiation at the time of arrest or referral through the initial hearing. This training will review statutory laws related to detention determinations and opportunities for informal adjustments. The role of the probation department will be explored in relation to preparation of the preliminary inquiry and recommendations to the court. Finally, the procedures related to filing of the delinquency petition and conduct of the initial hearing will be reviewed.