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About Juvenile Court
Our therapeutic model
Juvenile Therapeutic Response & Accountability Court (JTRAC) is a trauma-informed approach. All Juvenile Court Services programs and services follow the JTRAC process to meet the individual needs of families.
Find out more about this approach by checking out our JTRAC video above or on YouTube.
Visiting
Juvenile Court, Juvenile Detention, and a variety of related programs are located in the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.
Learn more about visiting the Clark Children and Family Justice Center
Security
The King County Sheriff's Office provides security screening at the main entrance of the Clark Children and Family Justice Center. Hazardous (those that can cause harm to others, including weapons of any kind) and illegal materials are not allowed in the courthouse. State laws regarding smoking and the possession of tobacco are strictly enforced.
Get legal support
The Department of Public Defense provides attorneys to people who are financially eligible and facing certain kinds of criminal or civil proceedings.
Hearings
If you receive a letter from the court, read it carefully. It will include either a number to call or a date and time to appear in court for your first hearing.
To find out when your hearing is scheduled, you should contact
- Your JPC, if you have one
- Your attorney, if you already have an attorney assigned to the case
- Court Operations at 206-263-5719
Bring any court documents you may have received, which could include your court order, court summons, or any letters from the court.
After the hearings
You may need guidance on these next steps.