Juvenile Complaints | Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court - Juvenile Division
11811 Shaker Blvd., 4th Flr., Cleveland, OH 44120
Required documents
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm
Probation Services Dept. provides extra evening hours M, W: 12:00noon-7:45pm.
(216) 698-4561
Voice·
voice | University Circle Office
Fees
Fixed fee to file (those who feel that they can not pay can fill out a form called an "Affidavit of Indigency" for help with these fees).
Service area
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Handles complaints against juveniles regarding delinquent behaviors (crimes) or unruly behaviors such as truancy, runaways, breaking curfew, and making disturbances. After a complaint is made, an investigation is done to see if there is probable cause and if diversion is appropriate before a hearing is scheduled. Before making a complaint to the court, other community resources such as social service agencies and the police should be utilized. Court action should be avoided if possible and should be seen as a last resort such as when parent, school etc. feels they have lost complete control of the child.
Last assured
08/21/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court - Juvenile Division
Operates as a specialized Court of Common Pleas. Assumes responsibility for the arraignment, adjudication, and disposition of cases of unruly, delinquent, neglected, dependent, or abused children. Handles juvenile traffic cases.