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Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) / Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) | Geauga County Court Of Common Pleas - Juvenile / Probate Division

470 Center St., Bldg. #5-c, Chardon, OH 44024

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Hours
Varies generally staffed M-F: 9:00am-4:30pm. Answering machine available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Fees
Fixed fee
Service area
Geauga County, Ohio
Provides court-appointed Guardians Ad Litem (GALs) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) who advocate for the best interests of children whose parents have become involved with the Juvenile Court due to issues of abuse, neglect, or dependency. The GAL investigates the situation, conducts interviews with the family, then prepares a report for the Juvenile Court. Trains, supports and supervises community volunteers to act in the role of the Guardian ad litem.
Last assured
05/20/2024
Providing organization
Geauga County Court Of Common Pleas - Juvenile / Probate Division
Hears cases involving the delinquency of persons under eighteen years of age and cases dealing with unruly, abused, neglected, and dependent children. The Juvenile Division 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.