Aftercare - Individualized services provided to a youth who is discharged from a residential program. Youth who commits an offense that, if committed by an adult, would not be a crime. Commitment - Legal transfer of a youth's custody from a parent or guardian to the State. Complaint - A charge that is made with a DJJ intake officer against a youth by the police, a parent, school official or private citizen. Waiting court action or review.
Detention facilities are secure.
Detention Hearing - A court hearing held following a youth's apprehension to determine whether the youth will be released to a parent or guardian pending further court action, or whether detention will continue. Disposition - The action taken by the juvenile court that outlines the nature of assistance, guidance, treatment or rehabilitation that an adjudicated youth will receive. Formalized Case - Results when charges against a youth are prepared and filed. This formally requests that court action be taken. Intake - The process for determining if a complaint against a youth requires detention, protective supervision or formal court action.