Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice Information
The Welfare and Institutions Code, starting at section 602, describes the Court's jurisdiction over misdemeanors and felonies committed by minors (persons under 18 years of age). For those who cannot afford legal representation for their children, the Court will appoint an attorney.
The objectives of the Juvenile Justice Court is to provide for the protection and safety of the public and each minor; to preserve and strengthen the minor’s family ties whenever possible; give care, treatment and guidance to the minor; and hold them accountable for their behavior when they commit delinquent acts. If a minor becomes a ward of the Juvenile Justice Court, the Court will make orders for the parents or guardians, and the minor. The minor may be allowed to live in the parents' or guardians' home under Court supervision or may be placed outside of the home in an unlocked or locked facility. The factors that the Court will consider in making this determination include the child's age, the seriousness of the offense and the history of juvenile justice involvement.
Important Protocols
- Competency Protocol Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 709
- Protocol for Implementation of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 241.1
Important Links
- Intercounty Juvenile Case Transfers
- Juvenile Justice Commission
- Location of JJC
- Forms
- Frequently Asked Questions
Related Links
How Do I ?
If it is a Traffic Violation, go to 375 Woodside Ave., Room 101, the Traffic Court, or call (415) 682-5100. For non-traffic violations, go to the Intake Probation Department, 375 Woodside Ave., Room 237, if you are a San Francisco resident, or call (415) 753-7530. If you are a non-resident, go to 375 Woodside Ave., Room 214, or call (415) 753-7530.
JUVENILE JUSTICE
Please call: (415) 682-5100
Please write:
Clerk's Office
375 Woodside Ave., Room 101
San Francisco, CA 94127
DEPENDENCY
Please call: (415) 551-3747
Please write:
Clerk to the Supervising Judge
Department 405
400 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102-4512
Please include the following information:
- Name and any alias;
- Date of birth;
- Approximate time period of the person being in the system;
- Your telephone number; and
- Your relationship to the case (minor, parent, guardian, attorney of record, etc., or person) under W&I 827
Please call: (415) 682-5101
Please Write:
Lisa Kong
Court Supervisor
Juvenile Court
375 Woodside Ave., Room 101
San Francisco, CA 94127
Please include the following information:
- Name and any alias;
- Date of birth;
- Approximate time period of the person being in the system;
- Your telephone number; and
- Your relationship to the case (minor, parent, guardian, attorney of record, etc., or person) under W&I 827
Please call the Supervising Judge's Clerk at (415)551-3747.
Please call the Court Clerk of Department in which matter will be set.