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What happens if my child goes to juvenile hall?

How long will my child have to stay in juvenile hall?

Can I visit my child in juvenile hall?

What happens if my child goes to juvenile hall?
The probation officer will decide if your child must stay locked up. The officer may just let your child go home. Or the officer can let your child go home and send the case to the district attorney. The district attorney will decide to file a petition or not.

If your child stays locked up, the district attorney will file a petition. This usually happens within 2 days after the arrest. Your child will have a detention hearing on the next day the court is open. The court is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

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How long will my child have to stay in juvenile hall?
At the detention hearing, the judge will say if your child has to stay in juvenile hall until the next hearing. The judge can keep your child in juvenile hall until the case is over.

• Find out about the different hearings in the Juvenile Court Process.

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Can I visit my child in juvenile hall?
Usually. Talk to the probation officer about when you can see your child.

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