COVID-19 IN POLK COUNTY Home Contact Us Departments Online Services A to Z Directory Juvenile Mission Statement Polk County Juvenile Department provides a continuum of services to youth and their families that emphasizes accountability, community safety, and personal change. Core Values Fairness Adhering to a balanced standard of justice acknowledging offender competency needs, victim’s rights, and community safety. Professional decisions are based on the individual merits of the case and not allowing conflicting personal interests or undue influence to impact our decision making. Integrity Strict adherence to a moral code which is reflected in transparent honesty, consistency, and congruence in what we think, say, and do. Teamwork The process of working together as a group and with community partners, while putting aside individual needs and differences, to advance the larger group mission (“providing a continuum of services to youth and their families that emphasizes accountability, community safety, and personal change”). Key Elements of the Balanced Approach Community Protection The public has a right to a safe and secure community. Accountability Whenever an offense occurs, an obligation by the offender incurs. Competency Development Offenders who come within the jurisdiction of the court should leave the system more capable of living productively and responsibly within the community. Individualization Each offender has a unique set of circumstances and factors which have contributed to his/her offense/behavior. The response by the system to the offender should be individualized, and be related to an assessment of the unique contributing factors. Balance Justice is best served when the community, victim, and the offender receive balanced attention and all gain tangible positive outcomes from their involvement with probation. Click any thumbnail image to view a slideshow Supporting Documents 820 Church St (264 KB) 820 Church St Suite 101 (401 KB) Parent Information Pamphlet (2 MB) Web Links Oregon Youth Authority Oregon Juvenile Department Directors' Association Oregon Department of Human Services State of Oregon Search form Search Website Juvenile Parent Information Sanction Court Parent Survey Community Service Crime Classifications Emancipation Expunction Sanction Court Traffic, Boating or Game Law Offenses Understanding the Juvenile Court Process Victim's Rights Monthly Report Make a Payment Contact Information Jodi Merritt Juvenile Department Director Rich Robison Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor 820 SW Church St Suite 101 Dallas, OR 97338 Google Map Lobby Hours: Monday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm. Phone: (503) 623-2349 Fax: (503) 831-3013 Oregon Relay TTY or Voice: 711 View Full Contact Details Resource Center Forms Documents Juvenile Limited Supervision Monthly Report Make a Payment View Juvenile Forms Selecteer een taal▼ a municode design Polk County | 850 Main Street | Dallas, Oregon 97338 Home Disclaimer Sitemap Staff Login