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Court Appointed Special Advocate | Richland County Juvenile Court

411 South Diamond Street, Mansfield, OH 44902-7812

Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access|Outside Ramps.
Eligibility
Must be 21 years of age, complete 30-35 hours of training, and be appointed by court. Volunteers must complete 12 hours of additional training annually.
Required documents
Call for information.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(419) 774-5802
Voice·

voice | Brooke Henwood

Application process
Call for information.
Fees
No fee
Service area
Richland County, Ohio
Recruits volunteers from the community to speak for the best interest of abused, neglected and dependent children in juvenile court proceedings. Volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by Judge Steve McKinley. Duties include conducting research on the background of the case, reviewing documents, interviewing everyone involved, including the child, making reports to the court, recommending what is determined to be best for the child, and providing the judge with information for decision making process.
Last assured
02/11/2026
Providing organization
Richland County Juvenile Court
Administers the court of law for juvenile jurisdiction.