The Pierce County Juvenile Court has exclusive jurisdiction over those juveniles within Pierce County who violate the criminal laws of this state or who are in need of protection and/or advocacy as a result of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The Juvenile Department is responsible for the provision of probation, court, detention and adoption services.

Pierce County Juvenile Court Orientation Video - For PC Users

Pierce County Juvenile Court Orientation Video - For Mac Users

Criminal Offense Process Flowchart

Adoptions

Court Services - For information about Juvenile Court hearings, court records, court-ordered costs or restitution payments, at-risk youth, youth in need of services, emanicipation

Dependency Services

Detention

Diversion

Financial Services - For information about detention costs and attorney fees

Probation Services

Volunteer Services

General Questions