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Juvenile Bureau
Goals of the Juvenile Bureau
When a juvenile commits a delinquent act within the jurisdiction of Holmdel Township, our Juvenile Bureau has three basic goals:
- To ensure that public safety is protected
- To rehabilitate the juvenile so that he or she can grow into a resourceful and productive person who will contribute positively to society
- To hold the juvenile accountable for his or her acts
The Process for Handling Juvenile Offenses
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Juvenile-Family Crises
In Holmdel Township, many offenses committed by juveniles are not considered delinquent acts.
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Investigating Juvenile Offenses
The Juvenile Bureau is responsible for investigating juvenile offenses, and for preparing and filing juvenile delinquency complaints with the Monmouth County Family Court.
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Juvenile Conference Committee
Another process used to resolve minor offenses is through the Juvenile Conference Committee.
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Adjudication
If a juvenile's offense is too serious for diversion, or if the juvenile's prior record of delinquency rules out diversion, the case must be adjudicated.
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Community Involvement
Community involvement is often an essential part of a successful juvenile justice disposition.
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Sources & Programs for Juveniles
The Holmdel Community provides many sources and programs for juveniles to participate in, whether through school programs or law enforcement programs.