Juvenile Delinquency in Pickens, GA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Pickens County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Georgia often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Pickens County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Pickens County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
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Delinquency | 1,530 |
Dependency | 872 |
Status | 1,242 |
Government of Pickens County, GA
County Seat: | Jasper |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Home Rule |
Year Organized: | 1853 |
Total Square Miles: | 233 |
2019 Population: | 31,588 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.01 |
Pickens County, GA Courts
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Pickens County Georgia Superior Court
Address: 50 North Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143
Phone: 706-253-8763