Holmes County Juvenile Court

JUDGE: THOMAS C. LEE

MAGISTRATE: JULIE DREHER

Court Administrator:  Megan M. Hoxworth, CCM

Court Hours / Holiday Hours

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***NOW HIRING: Youth Support Specialist & Court Investigator

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

• Connections Mentoring Program

FORMS / INFORMATION

*Please Note - forms can be opened, edited & signed using your mobile device by downloading the following free apps:

iScanner (for Apple devices) and PDF Gear (for Android devices)

• Custody, Visitation and Parentage
• Grandparent Power of Attorney (POA) and Caretaker Authorization Affidavit (CAA)
• Child Support
• Misc. Related Forms
• Traffic Court Information
• Sealing & Expunging of Delinquent, Unruly or Traffic cases
• Consent to Marry (applicant under 18 years of age)

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

• Local Rules

ATTORNEYS and GUARDIAN AD LITEM

• Application and Certification for Appointed Counsel
• Attorney Education Qualification Charts

• Application for Guardian ad Litem Appointment
• GAL Background Disclosure Statement

ANNUAL REPORTS

• Annual Reports

 LEGAL REPRESENTATION

• Obtaining an Attorney
• Representing Yourself in Court
• Financial Disclosure Form

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
• Ohio Legal Help