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Juvenile Delinquency

In juvenile delinquency cases, a child (less than 18 years old) is alleged to have broken a law ranging from being out past curfew to a charge of murder. Special court procedures have been created to deal with children who break the law that are separate from the adult criminal process. Most Juvenile Court delinquency cases are not open to the public, except for serious crimes committed by children over the age of 16. Juvenile Court judges and staff work with other government agencies and community organizations to develop programs that help to ensure a safe and healthy environment for juveniles.

Forms

The MN Judicial Branch only publishes a few forms to use in juvenile delinquency cases.

Forms - Juvenile Delinquency

See also Forms - Adoption

Contact your Court Administrator for more information on how to file your forms. See Find Your District to locate your Judicial District and link to your District Court's website.

If you need help to fill out the forms and file the papers with the court, view Self-Help Services in the Courts to see if walk-in help is available at your courthouse.

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Self-Help Centers

A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information, services and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer.

Self-Help Center Locations

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State Law Library

Room G25
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

(651) 297-7651

mn.gov/law-library