FAQs - Juvenile District Court
Does my Juvenile record go away when I turn 18?
No. Anything on your record will remain there unless you are eligible for expungement, and go through the formal expungement process.
Public Defender - How do I get a Public Defender?
You may call their office at 970-247-9284 and press 0 to ask for assistance or you may go to their office at 101 West 11th Street, Suite 108, Durango, Colorado 81301 and fill out an application.
What does Joint and Several restitution mean?
If there is more than one juvenile charged with a crime, the court can order all of the participants to pay the full amount of restitution. Once the full amount has been received by the court, they will no longer accept payments. This ensures that if one defendant does not pay, the victim will still be fully reimbursed.
Can I get a copy of a police report on a juvenile case?
A juvenile who is charged with a crime, or his parent or guardian, is entitled to all police reports pertaining to that case. Victims can have limited access subject to the discretion of the Deputy District Attorney. Police reports involving juveniles are not available to the general public.
Can Law Enforcement talk to my child without a parent present?
Yes. However, if the Juvenile is in custody, and the officer wants to ask them questions about their involvement in a crime, a parent must be present.
Do I have to appear in court with my child?
Yes. If the child is under the age of 18, they must have a parent or guardian accompany them to court.
How soon can I get my Juvenile record expunged?
Immediately:
- Finding of not guilty at adjudicatory trial
One Year From:
- Date of law enforcement contact
- Completion of juvenile diversion
Four Years from: Read more »
I want to voice a concern about how my case is being handled by the Deputy District Attorney assigned to my case. To whom can I speak?
If you have a concern about how your case is proceeding, you may contact us. If you are represented by an attorney, we are prohibited from discussing your case with you. You will need to address these concerns with your attorney.
