Juvenile Delinquency in Perkins, SD
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Perkins County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in South Dakota often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Perkins County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Perkins County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
---|---|
Delinquency | 101 |
Dependency | 0 |
Status | 121 |
Government of Perkins County, SD
County Seat: | Bison |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Dillon's Rule |
Year Organized: | 1909 |
Total Square Miles: | 2,890 |
2019 Population: | 2,974 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.97 |
County Contact: | PO BOX 126
County Courthouse Bison , SD 57620-0126 http://www.perkinscounty.org/ |