Where is Juvenile Court held?
If you have a citation to appear in Juvenile Court, the hearing is conducted at the following location:
Dennis Maloney Community Justice Center
First floor (see location information on this page).
Referee: Steven M. Kurzer
Mondays
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursdays
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Alternate Courts that hold juvenile hearings include these additional locations:
Deschutes County Circuit Court (11th Judicial District)
Justice Building - Juvenile Court
1100 NW Bond Street
Bend, Oregon 97701
(541) 388-5300
Justice Court
Redmond North County Services Building
737 SW Cascade Avenue
Redmond, Oregon 97756
(541) 617-4758
How do I find out about my next court hearing?
Contact the Juvenile Community Justice business office, located in the Dennis Maloney Community Justice Center at (541) 388-6671. (See location information on this page.)
What clothes should I wear to court?
The expectation for courtroom attire is to present yourself in a respectful and non-distracting manner. Avoid clothing that refers to drugs, alcohol or illegal behavior. The Court may exclude anyone from the courtroom wearing inappropriate clothing.
How do I get an attorney?
An attorney may be hired or appointed by the Court. The Court appoints an attorney when a person cannot afford one. Attorneys are only appointed when a youth faces a charge that may lead to detention or placement in a youth correctional facility. The Court orders a youth and parent to complete a financial statement to assess their ability to pay for the services of an attorney.
Court terms used in the juvenile justice system
Are you familiar with some terms frequent used in the juvenile courtroom? Here are a few definitions to help you understand the process. All youth referred to Court must attend the following hearings.
Arraignment
This is a youth's first appearance in Court, referred to as the preliminary hearing. Charges are read; youth is advised of their rights; attorney(s) is appointed.
Adjudication
A hearing is conducted in the same manner and with the same rules of evidence as adult cases; youth makes an admission or enters a denial to charges. If a youth decides to deny the charge(s), a trial date is set.
Disposition
A Court judge/referee determines a disposition (sentence) based on information provided by the district attorney, community justice officer, defense attorney and victim(s) statements.
Which treatment providers does the department recommend?
Juvenile Community Justice does not recommend private treatment providers. Any licensed treatment provider (authorized to practice) is acceptable for Court-ordered treatment.
