Juvenile Delinquency in Wilkes, GA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Wilkes 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, Wilkes County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Wilkes County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
---|---|
Delinquency | 485 |
Dependency | 373 |
Status | 86 |
Government of Wilkes County, GA
County Seat: | Washington |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Home Rule |
Year Organized: | 1777 |
Total Square Miles: | 474 |
2019 Population: | 9,892 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.05 |
County Contact: | 23 E Court St
County Courthouse Washington , GA 30673-1570 |