Mission:
To serve the interests of at-risk youth, encourage and support the planning and evaluation of programs which prevent delinquency, and provide a leadership forum for citizen action in El Dorado County.
Overview:
From its inception, California's juvenile justice system has been shaped by the involvement and strong influence of citizens. California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 225-236 provide guidance for county-wide Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commissions (JJC/DPC). EDC Board of Supervisors has designated the citizens of JJC to serve jointly on the DPC.
Juvenile Justice functions:
Access all publicly administered institutions in their county authorized by juvenile court law.
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Inspect probation-administered institutions and jails, or other lockups detaining minors more than 24 hours.
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Inspect Group homes located in El Dorado County, or those out-of-county facilities housing El Dorado County minors, for health and safety issues.
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Review treatment programs and make recommendations to the Presiding Judge and the Chief Probation Officer.
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Gain information beyond the inspection of institutions through: hearings, using the subpoena power of the Juvenile Court to require testimony of witnesses and the production of papers.
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Recommend changes that investigation indicates beneficial to any person administrating provisions of the juvenile court law.
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Report yearly the results of our inspections to the Juvenile Court and California Board of State and Community Corrections.
Delinquency Prevention functions: Engage in activities designed to prevent juvenile delinquency.
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Cooperate with or participate in activities that prevent or decrease juvenile delinquency including recreational, health, and other conditions in the community affecting juvenile welfare.
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Coordinate county-wide governmental and nongovernmental organizations engaged in activities designed to prevent juvenile delinquency.
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Render direct and indirect services to persons in the community and cooperate with any other agency of government in carrying out its purposes.
JJDPC Membership:
Members are appointed by the Presiding Judge for a term of four years. Between seven to fifteen citizens meet monthly or as needed, with at least two members of fourteen to twenty-one years old. Recommendations to the Juvenile Court Judge for membership on the Commission may be made by current members. The Commission elects a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for a two-year term.
Contact the Commission Chair or Presiding Judge to learn more about membership, or submit your membership application using the links below:
Online Application for Membership - Adult
Online Application for Membership - Youth
Legal Authority
California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC):
- Section 225 through 231 requires each county to have a Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) to inquire into the administration of juvenile justice in their counties.
- Section 232 through 236 provides for EDC Board of Supervisors to establish a Delinquency Prevention Commission (DPC) to coordinate the work of governmental and nongovernmental organizations engaged in activities designed to prevent juvenile delinquency.