Week in Review: Jan 11-15
Happy Friday Readers! We have another blog for you, filled with resources and upcoming events AND an OJD sponsored CLE. So get settled in and let’s get started. TIP OF THE WEEK – RTA EDITION How Will Secure Custody Hearings Be Different for 16 and 17 Year Olds? Currently, review of secure custody hearings are held every 10 days after the initial secure custody hearing. For 16 and 17 year old’s charged with a Class A through G offense, review of secure custody hearings are held every 30 days afte
Youth Assessment & Screening Instrument (YASI)
Youth Assessment & Screening Instrument (YASI) by Kim Howes, Assistant Juvenile Defender The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is implementing a new screening tool (YASI) to replace the current risk and needs assessment. The stated purpose of this new assessment is to better measure the risk of recidivism and to help develop an appropriate case plan to best suit the needs of the youth who is placed on probation. You can access the presentation from DJJ here. The assessment addresses nine doma
Week in Review: Jan 4-8
Happy New Year Readers! We hope your holiday was relaxing, lazy, and full of what makes you happy. It’s time to get back to work & as always, OJD is here to round up the week. Tip of the Week Complaints Received We are focusing our Tips of the Week on stages of juvenile proceedings that disproportionately impact youth of color. This week we are considering complaints received: Attorneys are appointed to cases once a complaint is received by juvenile justice, then filed as a complaint. So gen
Your 2020 Year in Review
We have reached the Year in Review portion of our weekly reviews! How did we get here so fast?! While this year has been the most challenging, between Zoom & WebEx, crashing technology and “Can you hear me?” ten times a day, everyone has worked so hard to keep our support of #JuvenileJustice strong. So true to tradition we have put together a culmination of what OJD has done throughout the year and it feels like so much :D. With the tremulous year of 2020 ending, The Office of the Juvenile Defe
Week in Review: Nov 30 – Dec 4
Happy December Readers! Can you honestly believe we are in DECEMBER already? With everything we have collectively experienced in 2020, raise your hand if you’re ready for a new year! So let’s start our countdown together, shall we? LET’S CELEBRATE ONE YEAR OF RAISE THE AGE! It’s officially been 1 year (and 3 days to be exact) since Raise the Age went into effect. One year of some legal shaking in the courtroom, 1 year of 16 and 17 year old’s who commit crimes (with exceptions) being treated
Week in Review: Nov 16-20
Happy Friday Readers! It’s getting chilly outside, have you had your traditional cup of cider yet? We’re getting ready right now! We have a short and sweet blog for you today but still some great information to share! TIP OF THE WEEK What Is the Process for Indictment? Once a petition is filed against a juvenile, the prosecutor may submit the petition to a grand jury for indictment. Unlike in adult criminal court where the prosecutor submits a bill of information prior to charges being filed
Interstate Compact for Juveniles Overview – Week in Review: Oct 12-16
Happy Friday Defenders! Today’s blog post is one giant Tip of the Week written by our Assistant Juvenile Defender, Terri Johnson. This tip covers the Interstate Compact for Juveniles and is an overview of the enforceable federal law and how it is applied to juvenile delinquency court. Interstate Compact for Juveniles Overview Please continue reading today’s blog post by following the link above. Feel free to print yourself a copy and if you have any questions, please email Terri (terri.a.johnso
Week in Review: Oct 5-9 (edited)
Welcome to another Freaky Friday! For real this time. Apologies for the “it’s Thursday guys, not actually Friday” OJD blog email. This spooky season is giving OJD a run for it’s money! Where are the Ghostbusters when you need them? Keep reading for updated information & resources! Important Fee App Information There has been an increase in fee apps that have had errors in filing and causing delay in payment. We have gathered some information and created a memo to both Public Defenders and PAC to
Week in Review: Sept 28-Oct 2
New month, same Week in Review. Happy Friday readers! We have a brand new tip for you today, an important Fee App memo and then it’s off to the races! Enjoy! Important Fee App Information There has been an increase in fee apps that have had errors in filing and causing delay in payment. We have gathered some information and created a memo to both Public Defenders and PAC to ensure accurate and timely filing for your fee apps, including which forms to file per your title and what to double check.
Week in Review: Sept 14-18
Readers! Have we been the only ones looking forward to Friday? We can’t be. So let’s get your weekend started with a fresh blog and a couple slices of information pizza (yeah….we’d rather have a large NY Pepperoni too!) Heads Up! OJD is working from home and voicemail’s are checked every other day. For the fastest reply and communication, please send us an email. Email’s can be found HERE on our contact page, if you need. THANKS! TIP OF THE WEEK – Brought to you by Raise the Age Where Can I Fin