Holmes County Juvenile Court
Official(s): JUDGE THOMAS C. LEE
Court Administrator: Megan M. Hoxworth, CCM
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The Holmes County Juvenile Court utilizes various programs to assure public safety, consequences for inappropriate behavior, rehabilitation, and structure to the lives of youth and families served by the Court. The goal of the Court is the reduce recidivism, provide assistance to victims of crime, and respond to antisocial behaviors and needs of youth and families in our community.
The Court also has the purpose to serve not only delinquent and unruly youth but also the needs of both dependent and neglected children in providing for their care, protection, mental, and physical development and well-being.
DEPARTMENTS / PROGRAMS
- Juvenile Probation Department
- Restitution
- Community Service
- Intake and Diversion Program
- Custody to the Court
FORMS / INFORMATION
- Custody, Visitation and Parentage
- Traffic Court
- Sealing & Expunging
- Marriage Consent
- Costs, Fees & Fines Information
- ***The Holmes County Juvenile Court is now accepting payment by credit or debit for court costs, fines, and fees. Detention costs and Restitution may also be paid via credit or debit card (minimum $100.00 payment). Payments can be made at the front clerk's desk or by phone. There is a $2.00 processing fee for debit transactions and a $2.00 or 3% processing fee (whichever is greater) for credit transactions.
LOCAL RULES
ANNUAL REPORTS
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
RESOURCES
- Ohio Courts - A Citizens Guide
- Legal Terminology
- Why Can't I Talk to the Judge?
- Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 2151: Juvenile Court
- Supreme Court of Ohio