The Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau is responsible for receiving, evaluating and
determining appropriate action pertaining to persons under the age of eighteen (18),
found within Oklahoma County and alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision.
Additionally, the Bureau carries out orders of the Juvenile Division of the District
Court and serves all process regarding juvenile matters.
Safety
…A commitment (1) To public Safety; (2) To providing a safe environment for youth
and their families to receive services and care; and, (3) To provide a safe work
environment for staff.
Optimizing
Potential …Assisting youth to identify and utilize their strengths rather
than only focusing on weaknesses. Assisting and guiding staff to fully develop their
potential.
Accountability
…Holding youth accountable for their behavior and at the same time, providing appropriate
intervention to restore their ability to live in the community. Holding staff accountable
to bureau goals and objectives in order to meet the needs of our community.
Relationships
… Teaching youth how to relate effectively within their family and their community.
Expecting staff to develop healthy relationships with youth, their families, their
peers, and the community we serve, developing effective partnerships throughout
the community.
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JUVENILE DIVISIONS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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INTAKE SERVICES:
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In most cases, the Intake Unit is the first contact that a juvenile has with the
Juvenile Justice System after the police department. The Intake Diversion Unit has
a variety of duties.
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PROBATION SERVICES:
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The Probation Unit of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau is mandated to provide
probation services to juveniles of Oklahoma County by State Statutes.
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL UNIT:
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The Drug and Alcohol Unit provides drug-testing services to juveniles and adults
ordered to participate through Juvenile-Court.
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REVIEW BOARD (P.A.R.B.):
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The Post Adjudication Review Board is an innovative program that was developed as
the result of federal and state legislation during the 1980’s.
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DETENTION CENTER:
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The Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Facility is an 80 bed Facility designed for
short-term secure placement of Juveniles in Oklahoma County.
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SEA PROGRAM:
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The SEA Program provides supervised work for children involved through the juvenile
court system to complete community service to pay restitution to their victims.
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