Q: Where are Juvenile cases heard and how are they conducted?

A: In New Jersey, juvenile offenses and charges are heard in the Family Division, Juvenile Part, of the New Jersey Superior Court. The Superior Court is divided into vicinages based on County and a juvenile case is typically heard in the County Superior Court where the alleged offense occurred. The Juvenile Part of the Family Division is conducted in accordance with a set of rules designed entirely for adjudication of juvenile cases. The focus of the system is to help, assist and rehabilitate a child rather than punish him/her. It is always best to hire an attorney that is highly experienced in defending NJ juvenile cases like the team at Marshall Criminal Defense.