Juvenile Delinquency in Stephens, GA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Stephens 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, Stephens County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Stephens County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
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Delinquency | 1,038 |
Dependency | 365 |
Status | 446 |
Government of Stephens County, GA
County Seat: | Toccoa |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Home Rule |
Year Organized: | 1905 |
Total Square Miles: | 184 |
2019 Population: | 25,890 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.01 |
County Contact: | PO BOX 386
County Courthouse Toccoa , GA 30577-1406 http://www.stephenscountyga.com/ |
Stephens County, GA Courts
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Stephens County Georgia Superior Court
Address: 70 N. Alexander St. Suite 202, Toccoa, GA 30577
Phone: 706-886-3598