Our office represents the Commonwealth of Kentucky in pursuing actions on behalf of and against juveniles.
Status Offenders are juveniles who are involved in conduct that would NOT be considered a crime if they were an adult. Some examples of Status Offenses include: beyond the control of parents or school, habitual truancy, or habitual runaway.
Public offenders are juveniles who are involved in conduct that would be considered a crime if they were an adult. Some examples of public offenses include: assault, abuse of a teacher, harassing communications, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, among other offenses. In extreme cases, a juvenile may be transferred to Circuit Court to be tried as an adult.
Our office also assists with Dependency, Neglect, and Abuse (DNA) actions.