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Delinquency
Delinquency proceedings involve most persons under the age of 18 who have been alleged to have committed a violation of a law or statute.
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Dependency
Juvenile dependency court hears cases involving children who have allegedly been abused, neglected, or inadequately cared for.
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Southern California Intercounty Transfer Protocol
The Intercounty Transfer Protocol was developed to ensure that a transfer of juvenile jurisdiction is in the best interests of the minor, to provide for the expeditious and efficient transfer of a case, and permit the timely conduct of mandated hearings.