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Dependency Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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This page is designed to answer common Juvenile Dependency questions.

FAQs

Note: Please be aware, the questions and answers below were taken from actual specific questions that are frequently asked on our website. The answers you see were directed to a specific person and may not be generic in nature.

  1. How can I find out if I was ever made a dependent of the court? Go to the answer
     
  2. How can I get copies of my Juvenile Dependency file? Go to the answer
     
  3. My child is a dependent of the court and I lost my paper work. How can I find out the next court date? Go to the answer

Also - click to see Juvenile Justice FAQs.

Unanswered Questions

You may find the information you are looking for by using our site map, or our search page. You may want to visit our main Superior Court site, containing local rules and forms, phone number, directions to our courthouses and more.


Emailing Juvenile Dependency Court

If you are unable to find the answer to your Juvenile Dependency Court-related question after reviewing our Juvenile Dependency Court web pages and the Frequently Asked Questions above, you can contact our Juvenile Department by email at ssjuvinfo@scscourt.org. If your question is not covered on the Court's websites, we will do our best to respond to your question within 48 hours.


Legal Assistance

We cannot give legal advice, only legal information. Please refer to our Resources and Referrals page for assistance, especially the section on obtaining legal advice.

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