Juvenile Court is a facility of special jurisdiction. The court has original jurisdiction over youths who violate the federal, state and municipal law, as well as abused, neglected and dependent children. It has the power to determine child custody to permanently terminate parental rights and authorize treatment for mentally ill and retarded children. Juvenile Court also jurisdiction in traffic offenses related to automobile homicide cases. The court administers a probation department that prepares dispositional reports and conduct evaluations. In addition, it has jurisdiction over habitual truants and runaway individuals. The court employs a staff of more than 25 people. Juvenile Court is managed by the Utah State Court System.
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