Crime Victim Notification Service - Juvenile Offenders | Ohio Department Of Youth Services

Provides an opportunity for those who have been victims of a felony committed in Ohio by a juvenile to receive notification regarding a change in the adjudicated juvenile offender's status, such as release, review of probation and conditions of parole.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

4545 Fisher Rd., Ste. D, Columbus, OH 43228

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week to call and leave a message. M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm to speak with staff.

Application process

Registered victims receive a mailing from agency following adjudication of juvenile offender. Victims who respond to the mailing are registered to receive the notification service by mail. Individuals who wish to receive notification but have not received a mailing from the agency must first register as a victim with the court that adjudicated the juvenile. Phone the agency for information or service. Staff will check on registration status and determine if the caller is eligible for the victim notification service.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Victims of any class felony committed by a juvenile in Ohio and committed to the department's custody. Victims must be registered as such through the court where juvenile was adjudicated.

Service area

United States

Agency info

Ohio Department Of Youth Services

Provides juvenile corrections for the state of Ohio. Statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of the state's 88 county juvenile courts. Incarcerated youth engage in programming designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. Each facility operates a year-round school that offers general curriculum and vocational opportunities.