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Juvenile Complaints | Ross County Court Of Common Pleas - Probate / Juvenile Divisions

2 N Paint St., Ste. A Ross County Courthouse, Chillicothe, OH 45601

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Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed on legal holidays.
Fees
Fixed fee to file.
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Handles complaints against juveniles regarding delinquent behaviors (crimes) or unruly behaviors such as truancy, runaways, breaking curfew, and making disturbances. After complaint is made, an investigation is done to see if there is probable cause and if diversion is appropriate before a hearing is scheduled. 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
08/11/2025
Providing organization
Ross County Court Of Common Pleas - Probate / Juvenile Divisions
Probate: Court with jurisdiction over matters such as probate of wills, estates, the issuance of marriage licenses, adoption proceedings, determination of sanity or mental competence, name changes and adult and juvenile guardianship. Juvenile: Hears cases involving the delinquency of persons under eighteen years of age, and cases dealing with unruly, abused, neglected, and dependent children. Also hears all traffic offenses committed by persons under eighteen years of age, and has jurisdiction in adult cases involving paternity, child abuse, nonsupport, and failure to send children to school.