Detention and Shelter Hearings (Monday-Friday)
May be joined via Zoom or phone:
Via Zoom
| Hearing Type | Start Time | Zoom | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detention Hearing | 1:00 pm | Zoom Link | 964 8929 5046 | 894668 |
| Shelter Hearing | 2:00 pm | Zoom Link | 959 2585 2654 | 543499 |
Via Phone
All listed hearings may be accessed via phone using the following phone numbers:
| Hearing Type | Start Time | Phone Number | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detention Hearing | 1:00 pm | US Toll-free 877-853-5257 US Toll-free 888-475-4499 |
964 8929 5046 | 894668 |
| Shelter Hearing | 2:00 pm | US Toll-free 877-853-5257 US Toll-free 888-475-4499 |
959 2585 2654 | 543499 |
Community Service
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Listing of Community Service Opportunities for Court-Involved Youth |
Juvenile Court
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA | Cristy Altaro | (561) 355-6586 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JK | Angela Monk | (561) 355-6149 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JL | Kelly Gould | (561) 355-1920 | Main Judicial Complex |
| JM | Kathy Sanchez | (561) 330-1772 | 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 | Cristy Altaro | (561) 355-6586 | 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
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) |