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Ross County Court of Common Pleas Mailing Address: 2 N. Paint St, Suite A Physical Address: 14 S. Paint St., Suite 27 Phone: (740) 772-2404 Fax: (740) 772-2419 Hours of Operation |
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Introduction to the Juvenile Probation Department |
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Administrator of Juvenile Programs | Prior to March 1, 2016 the Ross County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division’s, Probation Department, was made up of two separate departments; the Juvenile Probation Department and the Title IV-E Division. At the start of 2016, Judge Benson determined that is was more productive and effective to merge the units in order to manage the Unruly and Delinquent youth of Ross County on a consistent basis. Staff in both units remained the same, they are now all responsible for the functions of both divisions. (Since 2007 the statistics for the Juvenile Division Probation Department would have been broken up by each specific department.) The Ross County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division remains a Title IV-E Certified Court. The court is monitored under the guidelines set forth by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. As a Title IV-E Entity Juvenile Court is eligible for and has received Federal Financial Participation reimbursement. This is a juvenile justice entitlement program that reimburses a percentage of the local costs for services to unruly and delinquent youth. The Commissioners receive a percentage of the funding with the reimbursement remains with the court to enhance juvenile justice services in our community. |
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Cheri Smitley | ||||||||||||||||
Assistant Administrator | ||||||||||||||||
Billie Lytle | ||||||||||||||||
Deputy Clerk | ||||||||||||||||
Erika Harris | ||||||||||||||||
Probation Officers | The Juvenile Probation Department monitors juveniles placed on probation by the Judge or Magistrates in the Juvenile Court. The juvenile court assesses youth for community risk, level of care and broker a range of services for youth and families. When necessary Juvenile Court will assume care and custody of unruly and delinquent youth and ensure education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health intervention services, and treatment are provided to youth and families to promote family preservation. Oversight of Reclaim Ohio and the development of programs and services remains under the administration of juvenile programs. |
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Shanna Haybron, Chief PO | ||||||||||||||||
Matt Sutherland | ||||||||||||||||
Kim Sollars | The Juvenile Probation Department also:
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Quincey Bailey | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Programs |
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RESCUE |
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RESCUE is a work program to assist juveniles in completing their restitution obligation. This program is set up through the DYS 510 Youth Services Grant Allocation. |
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Juvenile Court has had a high degree of involvement and interest in community programs and collaborative ventures that support youth and families. The Court has initiated diversion program and fostered alternative strategies to divert youth from court sanctions and out-of-home placements. With dwindling budgets and increased pressures to serve unruly and delinquent youth the court has identified alternative resources to administer justice, rehabilitate juveniles, prommote public safety and provide opportunities to strengthen families. | ||||||||||||||||
In September of 2006, the Ross County Juvenile Court became a certified Title IV-E entity under the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Through Title IV-E, the federal government will reimburse a percentage of local dollars spent for services currently being provided by county juvenile courts. The Juvenile Court IV-E staff assesses youth for community risk, level of care and broker a range of services for youth and families. When necessary, the IV-E will assume care and custody of unruly and delinquent youth and ensure education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health intervention services, and treatment are provided to youth and families to promote family preservation. IV-E staff also: | ||||||||||||||||
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