Juvenile Delinquency in Lewis, TN
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Lewis County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Tennessee often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Lewis County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Lewis County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
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Delinquency | 959 |
Dependency | 256 |
Status | 614 |
Government of Lewis County, TN
County Seat: | Hohenwald |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Dillon's Rule |
Year Organized: | 1843 |
Total Square Miles: | 282 |
2019 Population: | 12,035 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.02 |
Lewis County, TN Courts
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Lewis County TN CourtHouse
Address: 110 North Park Ave Room 201, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Phone: 931-796-3724