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Navigating the Juvenile Justice System with a Mental Health Challenge A Parent s Guide This eBook was developed in consultation with Allegheny County s Juvenile Division of the Office of the Public Defender
Table of Contents 1 General Info 2 Interrogations 3 Court Processes Hearings 4 Initiating Involvement Yourself 5 School 6 Sign up to join our community 7 Webinar 8 More Resources
Navigating the Juvenile Justice System with a Mental Health Challenge A Parent s Guide Interactions between law enforcement and your child can be very scary especially for a child who has a mental health challenge It is best to prepare your child ahead of time for what they could expect if they ever were to have an interaction with law enforcement General Info In what age range can a child be charged in the juvenile justice system A child 10 17 years old has the potential of being charged in the juvenile justice system In PA a child under 10 cannot be charged with a crime other than homicide In very specific circumstances for certain violent felonies a child over 15 can be charged as an adult Can my child be searched without their consent Officers should only perform a search if they have reason to believe that a crime is occurring and that the person is presently armed and dangerous If the officers decide this is the case it is a frisk or a pat down of a person s outer clothing They should not reach into pockets or inside coats Click to define
Navigating the Juvenile Justice System with a Mental Health Challenge A Parent s Guide This eBook was developed in consultation with Allegheny County s Juvenile Division of the Office of the Public Defender
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