Juvenile Court is the Division of the Circuit Court that holds jurisdiction over dependency and juvenile delinquency matters. Delinquency matters are those in which individuals under the age of eighteen violate the law. The Fifteenth Circuit has implemented numerous programs and offers resources to assist youth and families.
Dependency matters involve children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected or surrendered for adoption. Judges must make decisions regarding the custodial placement of dependent children and determine the "best interests" of the child. In these cases, Children's Legal Services represents the Department of Children & Families. Parents involved in dependency court are also entitled to legal representation and may obtain an attorney on their own or the court will appoint legal counsel on their behalf.
| Division | Case Manager | Phone | Location |
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| JA | Jacquie Marshburn | (561) 355-6858 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JK | Angela Monk | (561) 355-6149 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JL | Kelly Gould | (561) 355-1920 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JM | Jacquie Marshburn | (561) 355-6858 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JO | Brittany Astrologo | (561) 355-6280 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JS | Kathy Sanchez | (561) 330-1772 | South County Courthouse |
| Delinquency | Daniel Svec | (561) 355-2961 | Main Judicial Complex |
| Juvenile (Delinquency) Drug Court | Brandon Richardson | (561) 355-6624 | Main Judicial Complex |
| Family (Dependency) Drug Court | Lisa Bozzone | (561) 355-6319 | Main Judicial Complex |
| Early Childhood Court | Bell Cirius | (561) 355-7911 | Main Judicial Complex |
| Early Childhood Court | Mia Werksman | (561) 355-6143 | Main Judicial Complex |
Program Links
Additional Information
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Juvenile Alternative Sanctions | |
Community Service Credit Hours |
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Understanding Delinquency Fact Sheet | |
Expunction Fact Sheet |
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Military FAQ | |
Emancipation Fact Sheet |
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Job Information | |
Juvenile Court Costs |
Independent Living Court
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit's Independent Living Review (ILR) Court offers individualized hearings for youth who will age out of the child welfare system. These hearings help to ensure that the aging out youth are provided with life skills and services that will assist them transition to a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Recent Training/Event Resources
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Children in Court |
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Palm Beach County – School Justice Partnership |
| School Justice Partnership – Court Education Liaison Program (Video) |