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SEARCH CONTACT GENERAL INFO SERVICES FEES FORMS RULES RECORDS PROCUREMENT JOBS Superior Court of California, County of Kern   Case Types:   Appeals | Civil | Criminal | Family Law | Jury | Juvenile | Probate | Small Claims | Traffic   superior court home / juvenile court Juvenile Court Introduction        Juvenile Court Overview        Juvenile Court Dress Code        Weapons Notification Services Located at the Juvenile Justice Center Related Resources Introduction Juvenile Court Overview Juvenile Court Dress Code Weapons Notification Juvenile Court Overview The following juvenile-related matters are handled by Juvenile Court: Juvenile Dependency A juvenile becomes a dependent of the Juvenile Court when the juvenile's home is deemed unfit because of neglect or abuse. For a general overview of this process, visit Fresno County Superior Court's Juvenile Dependency flowchart (opens new window). Juvenile Delinquency When a child has committed a criminal act, the child is deemed a delinquent and may be made a ward of the Juvenile Court. The Court's jurisdiction is usually over youths under the age of 18 years and may extend until the youth's 21st birthday. In certain cases, the wardship may extend until the age of 25 years. For a general overview of this process, visit Fresno County Superior Court's Juvenile Delinquency flowchart (opens new window). Juvenile Traffic Citations and/or Minor Offenses Juvenile traffic infractions are now being handled by Traffic Court. Juvenile traffic misdemeanors are still handled by Juvenile Court. Your courtesy notice/citation will indicate which court handles your case. For further information visit California Courts/Judicial Council - Juvenile Law (Opens new window) Back to Introduction Back to Top Juvenile Court Dress Code The following is NOT appropriate dress for court appearances: shorts tank tops halters or bare midriffs mini skirts hair curlers or hats bare feet clothing with emblems that condone illegal or inappropriate activity T-shirts with any kind of writing gang related clothing You will not be allowed in the courtroom unless appropriately dressed. Gum chewing is not permitted. Back to Introduction Back to Top Weapons Notification Penal Code 171(b) prohibits weapons including any firearms, deadly weapons, knives, tear gas, mace, taser, stun gun, any instrument that expels a metallic projectile, any spot marker or paint gun in the building. Refusal to submit to a search will result in denial of entry. Back to Introduction Back to Top Services Located at the Juvenile Justice Center Agency Phone FAX Public Defender (661) 868-4285 (661) 868-4370 District Attorney (661) 868-4291 (661) 868-4479 County Counsel (661) 868-4280 (661) 868-4394 Probation Department - Accounts Receivable (661) 868-4250 (661) 868-4249 Probation Department - Collections (661) 868-4255 (661) 868-4249 Department of Human Services (661) 868-4000   Mediation (661) 868-4203 (661) 868-4233 Mental Health Monitoring Program (661) 868-4222   Indigent Defense Program:            Duty Attorney            Office (661) 868-4157 (661) 334-4709   Back to Top Related Resources Agency Phone Probation Department 2005 Ridge Road, Bakersfield Mailing Address: P. O. Box 3309 Bakersfield, CA 93385-3309 (661) 868-4100 James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall 1831 Ridge Road Bakersfield, CA 93305 (661) 868-4300 Juvenile Hall Intake (661) 868-4313 Take Away Tattoos (T.A.T.) (661) 868-4243 Teen Court Program (661) 868-4644 Victim Witness Program (661) 868-4535 Crossroads Program 1809 Ridge road Bakersfield, CA 93305 (661) 868-4400 S.T.O.P. (Specialized Treatment Offender Program) (661) 868-4446 Work Program (661) 868-4475 Camp Erwin Owen 14401 Sierra Way Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 376-2844 Aftercare Program (661) 868-4448 Home Supervision/Electronic Monitoring (661) 868-4486 Prevention Services (661) 868-4690 Pride Academy (661) 868-4175 Star Academy (661) 868-4459 Department of Human Services 100 East California, Bakersfield Mailing Address: P. O. Box 511 Bakersfield, CA 93302 (661) 631-4000 C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) 2000 24th Street. Ste. 130 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 631-2272 Back to Top Superior Court of California, County of Kern court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice per section 24004 and 68082 of the Government Code. In addition, court employees may not give advice as to which legal forms to use or how to complete the forms. | Court Home | Search | Contact Us | General Info | Services | Fees | Forms | Rules | Court Records | Procurement | Jobs | | Appeals | Civil | Criminal | Family | Jury Services | Juvenile | Probate | Small Claims | Traffic | | Juvenile Court Home | Contact Juvenile Court | Juvenile Court Rules | | Juvenile FAQ | Exhibits | How to Prepare for A Court Appearance | Last Modified 3/1/2006 Site maintained by Webmaster Disclaimers Privacy Policy