Juvenile Court

The Juvenile Court system can be scary and intimidating. The process can be long and confusing. If you find yourself working with the Juvenile Court system, contact SLS Law to guide you through the process.

The Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court, also known in some circuits as the Family Court, has exclusive jurisdiction to hear certain kinds of cases including abuse/neglect, status offenses, delinquency, adoptions and commitment of persons under eighteen years of age to the guardianship of the Department of Social Services.

The purpose of Missouri’s Juvenile Code is to facilitate the care, protection and discipline of children who come within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.