The Probation Department Juvenile in Bridgeport, CT, is a division of the Court Support Services Division (CSSD) that provides comprehensive risk and needs assessment, evidence-based services, and high-quality information to judges, children, and their families. Their goal is to enhance judicial decision-making, promote behavioral change, ensure compliance with court orders, and increase the chances of successful rehabilitation of juveniles.
The Superior Court for Juvenile Matters has jurisdiction over cases involving children between the ages of 10 and 18 who have been charged with violating federal or state laws, orders of the Superior Court, or municipal or local ordinances. The court considers the best interests of the child and the community when making determinations, and the types of case handling include diversion, non-judicial handling, and judicial handling, depending on the child's risk of recidivism and behavioral health needs.
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