In Pierce County, the Juvenile Court is located at Remann Hall, the juvenile detention facility. There are four courtrooms located within the facility to hear the below listed cases:
OFFENDER - Cases resulting from a complaint filed against a juvenile accused of breaking the law. This criminal act may be a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor offense.
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AT RISK YOUTH (ARY) RCW 13.32A - This proceeding is for parents to obtain the assistance and support of the Juvenile Court in maintaining parental authority and responsibility for their child. An at-risk youth is defined as a child under age 18 who:
1) Is absent from home at least 72 consecutive hours without parents' consent; or
2) Is beyond parental control such that the child's behavior endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or any other person; or
3) Has a substance abuse problem for which there are no pending criminal charges. |
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* A verification of family assessment must be obtained from Family Reconciliation Services at 1949 South State Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 or 1-800-422-7517. A packet explaining this law and containing the forms to be filed with the Clerk's Office are available free via download or at Remann Hall, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Effective 7-23-95)CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES (CHINS) RCW 13.32A - This proceeding is for a child under age 18 who has been assessed by Family Reconciliation Services to be:
1) Beyond parental control such that his/her behavior endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or any other person; or
2) Has been reported to law enforcement as a runaway for more than 24 consecutive hours or reported as absent from a court-ordered placement on two or more occasions and has a serious substance abuse problem or has exhibited behaviors that create a risk of harm to the child or others; or
3) Is in need of necessary services, lacks access or has declined to use the services, and whose parents have made unsuccessful efforts to maintain the family structure or whose parents are unwilling or unable to continue efforts to maintain the family structure.
A verification of family assessment must be done by the Family Reconciliation Services at 1949 South State Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 or Pierce County daytime Intake 253-983-6100 or 1-800-422-7517. After 4:30 PM, weekends and Holidays - Central Intake at 1-800-562-5624.
A packet explaining this law and containing the forms to be filed with the Clerk's Office are available free via download or at Remann Hall, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Effective 7-23-95)
TRUANCY RCW 13.32A - Upon a child's fifth unexcused absence in a month, or upon a tenth unexcused absence in a year, the school district shall file a truancy petition in Juvenile Court. The petition can allege violations of truancy laws by the parent, child, or both. (Effective 9-1-95)
CURFEW VIOLATIONS - City of Tacoma Ordinance No. 25629 - Prohibits minors 17 years of age and under from being out in a public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city, between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. (Effective 1-1-95)
EMANCIPATION OF MINOR RCW 13.64 - Any minor who is 16 years of age and a resident of the state, may petition the court for a Declaration of Emancipation. This is a civil motion and requires a $50.00 filing fee. The petition is filed with the Pierce County Superior Court Clerk's Office and the hearing is held at Juvenile Court. A packet containing a copy of this law and forms to be filed with the Clerk's Office is available free via download or at Remann Hall, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Effective 1-1-94)
MOTION/DECLARATION FOR ORDER REINSTATING DRIVING PRIVILEGE - For further information, see Diversion. A packet explaining the process and containing the forms to be filed with the Clerk's Office is available free via download or at Remann Hall, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
