Juvenile Delinquency in Potter, SD
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Potter County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in South Dakota often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Potter County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Potter County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
---|---|
Delinquency | 35 |
Dependency | 0 |
Status | 22 |
Government of Potter County, SD
County Seat: | Gettysburg |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Dillon's Rule |
Year Organized: | 1875 |
Total Square Miles: | 899 |
2019 Population: | 2,231 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.40 |