Juvenile First Offender Program
Address
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 688-3000
AKA:
JFO
Description:
Developed to keep youths who have committed minor nonviolent misdemeanor crimes as their first offense out of the criminal justice system. Juvenile First Offender officers review all PBSO non-custodial juvenile arrests to find candidates for the program. Candidates must be first time offenders.
In order to qualify, both the victim and the parents of the offender must agree to entry into the program. Once the juvenile is considered for entry into this program, he/she must admit guilt to the crime, agree to accept and complete all sanctions and conditions ordered by the youth court. These may include curfews, community service, restitution, letters of apology/essays and service on youth court as a juror or other conditions.
Sanctions are assigned after attending a hearing before youth court comprised of previous offenders and youth volunteers. The Juvenile First Offender officer monitors the juvenile's conduct and insures activities leading to the completion of all sanctions and conditions within the appropriate time period.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
March 30, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Mailing
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 688-3000
Services
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Description
Developed to keep youths who have committed minor nonviolent misdemeanor crimes as their first offense out of the criminal justice system. Juvenile First Offender officers review all PBSO non-custodial juvenile arrests to find candidates for the program. Candidates must be first time offenders. In order to qualify, both the victim and the parents of the offender must agree to entry into the program. Once the juvenile is considered for entry into this program, he/she must admit guilt to the crime, agree to accept and complete all sanctions and conditions ordered by the youth court. These may include curfews, community service, restitution, letters of apology/essays and service on youth court as a juror or other conditions. Sanctions are assigned after attending a hearing before youth court comprised of previous offenders and youth volunteers. The Juvenile First Offender officer monitors the juvenile's conduct and insures activities leading to the completion of all sanctions and conditions within the appropriate time period.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
See details.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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