S7:E1 Introduction to Juvenile Criminal Defense with Attorney Jill Ruane

In Season 7 of the podcast we will be featuring Attorney Jill Ruane, who handles juvenile criminal defense in Connecticut. In this first episode, she explains the basics of the juvenile justice system in Connecticut and the three types of cases it handles. In addition, she discusses how the juvenile court differs from adult court.

Connecticut juvenile cases fall into three categories: delinquency, Family with Service Needs ( FWSN), and child protection cases. Delinquency cases are when the minor child is arrested and charged with allegedly committing a crime. A Family with Service Needs or FWSN is a status offense case, which typically occurs when a juvenile is accused of running away, being truant or beyond the parent’s control. Child Protection matters involve situations where the Department of Children & Families (DCF) files court documents alleging abuse, neglect, or imminent harm of a minor child.

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