Juvenile Department

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Juvenile Department? What are your hours of operation?

My child is not going to school, what can I do?

My child uses drugs or alcohol, where can I go to get help?

How do I make after hours contact with the Juvenile Department?

I am the victim of a juvenile offender. With whom can I talk to learn what is happening with my case?

I am the victim of a juvenile offender. How can I recover my losses?

I am the victim of a juvenile offender. What are my rights?

My property was stolen and recovered, how do I get my property returned to me?

Is it possible to have my child placed in detention?

Can my child's record be destroyed at some point?

My child was involved in a law violation. What will happen to him/her?

What is the legal age for leaving a child home alone?

How do I get a court appointed attorney for my child?

Do I, as the parent, have the right to a court appointed attorney?

How do I get a restraining order?

How long does probation last?

What do I need to know about wilderness survival programs before I send my child to one?

What do I do if I see a young child being abused or neglected?

My daughter's ex-boyfriend is stalking her. How do I handle it?

I have a court appointed attorney, how do I get a different one?

How do I get emancipated?

My child is out of control. What can I do?

My child ran away. What will happen?

I am a runaway. What can I do?

What is the curfew for juveniles?

Is a juvenile record confidential?

What is Measure 11?

What is a Violation, Misdemeanor and Felony?

What is a Status Offense?

What is a Delinquent Act?

I saw a child child being abused/neglected. What can I do?

How do I get to the Juvenile Department? What are your hours of operation?
The Clackamas County Juvenile Department, Intake and Assessment Center and Juvenile Court are all located in the same building. There are separate entrances for each of these services. The Juvenile Department is located on the upper hilltop tier of Oregon City at 2121 Kaen Road. Some local landmarks include Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and Clackamas County Jail. Driving directions start with getting on Molalla Avenue, (a primary Oregon City arterial), proceeding to South Beavercreek Road. Turn West onto Beavercreek Road and proceeding to Kaen Road about a quarter mile down the road and on the left. Kaen Road dead ends. The Juvenile Department is the second building to the right. The Clackamas County Juvenile Department is open 7AM to 6 PM Monday through Thursday. The Intake and Assessment Center is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. top

My child is not going to school, what can I do?
Your child's education is important! A good place to start is by scheduling a meeting with your school's administrator. Between the two parties, try to identify and address all reasonable barriers to your child's success. For example, if you find that your child is embarrassed about dressing down for physical education classes, you might ask the administrator for a recommendation, or for options. Your child may be the victim of a bully, explore this option. Communicate regularly, and work closely as a team with your child's school.

A long history of trying to respond to this problem has taught juvenile counselors that success, if it is going to occur, requires a commitment from all concerned parties. Engaging the support of friends, other family members, school authorities, your local police department and, if a juvenile department counselor has been assigned for a different reason, is a good place to start. As you take on this task, commitment, good communication and coordination is necessary on your part. Some parents go to school- regardless of their child's age - and attend class on a daily basis until their child gets the message. top

My child uses drugs or alcohol, where can I go to get help?
Of course any illegal drug or alcohol use by a child or adolescent is reason for alarm. Whether it is your child's first attempt or there have been other occasions, now is the time to intervene and get help from a professional. Level of use is broken down into five categories:

1) Experimental use (one time use),

2) Social use (two or more incidents, very irregular use and possibly some negative consequences.),

3) Habitual use (regular use, daily, weekly or monthly and possibly some negative consequences),

4) Abuse (regular use and has experienced negative consequences associated with its use), and

5) Addiction (regular use, has and has experienced significant consequences associated with its use, has difficulty stopping and may be in denial).

The form of help you obtain should depend on your child's level of use issues. Your first step should be to obtain a drug and alcohol assessment from a professional who is qualified to perform drug and alcohol assessments. Our staff regularly respond to this issue and is quite well prepared to guide you to appropriate resources. Please feel free to call during business hours - 503. 655.8342. top

How do I make after hours contact with the Juvenile Department?
The normal hours for the Clackamas County Juvenile Department are from 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Thursday. If you have an after hours issue requiring immediate assistance, you can call the Clackamas County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center. A juvenile counselor is available 24 hours a day - seven days a week and can provide information and referral services. The phone number for the Intake and Assessment Center is 503.650.3180. top

I am the victim of a juvenile offender. With whom can I talk to learn what is happening with my case?
After the police officer has taken the report, it is sent to the Juvenile Department. Once the report is received at the Juvenile Department and entered into the data system, there is a Juvenile Counselor assigned. You may contact the Juvenile Department @ 503-655-8342 and ask to speak with the Juvenile Counselor assigned. The receptionist, as well as the Juvenile Counselor, might recommend you speak with the advocate on staff to discuss the juvenile case process as well as your rights as a victim. top

I am the victim of a juvenile offender. How can I recover my losses?
Whenever a victim has incurred a loss as a result of a property offense committed by a juvenile, our department's philosophy is to try to restore that loss to you. This can be done in a number of ways. Our department has a victim offender mediation program where the offender and the victim can meet and enter into an agreement whereby a victim's loss can be restored. If the victim chooses not to participate in such a program, then the victim can work with our department counselor to sanction probation conditions whereby restitution is ordered.

Often times juveniles do not have any money or the means to fully restore the victim's losses. Our department has a program called "Project Payback" where kids can work for pay on weekends to earn money to pay restitution to the victim. Call the department counselor assigned to your case to learn more about this program.

The judge may order a money judgment on the youth, meaning that if the youth does not pay you, the state can garnish the youth's wages, file liens against the youth's property or withhold any income tax rebates the youth may have. Again, this is all in attempts to restore your losses.

You may also seek civil remedy of your case against the parents of the offender to recover actual damages. If your losses are under $2,500, you can file a claim with the Clackamas County Small Claims Court at 503-655-8446. If your losses are more than $2,500 -you may want to retain an attorney. Parents of unemancipated youth are liable for actual damages to person or property caused by any tort committed by their child. The legal obligation of the parents shall be limited to not more than $7,500. top

I am the victim of a juvenile offender. What are my rights?
The Oregon Constitution , section 42 and ORS 419A.255 addresses victim's rights. The Juvenile Department shall provide you with these rights upon request by the victim. Some of these rights include but are not limited to, releasing information concerning the name, date of birth, criminal history and future release of physical custody of the juvenile offender. As the victim you have the right to be informed of future court hearings. You also have the right to be informed of the charges filed against the youth and have a copy of the youth's disposition. If you have any questions regarding these rights or would like to pursue them, please call the Clackamas County Juvenile Department and ask to speak with the Juvenile Counselor assigned to work with the youth or the Victim Advocate on staff. top

My property was stolen and recovered, how do I get my property returned to me?
If the person charged with stealing your property was a juvenile, the process for property return can occur fairly quickly. Please be aware that the primary reason your property would be held is because it is needed as evidence should the juvenile plead not guilty. In most cases the matter can be resolved and your property can be returned in 30 to 60 days. If the youth pleads not guilty, the matter could take several months. Feel free to stay in close communication with the juvenile counselor assigned to your case. The process for the release of property involves the juvenile counselor signing a property release form and forwarding it to the police agency holding the property. The police can not return your property until a release form is signed regarding all offenders - adult and juvenile - who were involved. top

Is it possible to have my child placed in detention?
Only the court or the court's designee can authorize placement of a youth into a juvenile detention facility. There are strict legal criteria outlining when a juvenile offender is eligible for detention. A parent cannot have their child placed in detention. top

Can my child's record be destroyed at some point?
Under most circumstances a juvenile's record can be destroyed at some point. The process of getting a juvenile record and associated police reports destroyed is called an expungement. Basically, there are three different paths to consider when thinking about expunction:

First, is the "automatic expunction". To be eligible for an automatic expunction the person must be 18 years of age or older and never been made a ward of the Court or placed on Court ordered probation. If eligible for this form of expunction, contact the Juvenile Department at 503-655-8342 and ask to see if your record can be destroyed.

The second option is a "Best Interest Expunction". This method of pursuing expunction can be used by almost any person regardless of age or how long it has been since the case has been closed. People who apply for the Best Interest Expunction are typically those who are not yet eligible for an automatic expunction.

The third method by which to have a juvenile record destroyed is a "Five Year Expunction." In order to be eligible for this type of expunction, five years needs to have elapsed from the date of the last case termination. The five year expunction applies whether Court wardship was established or not.

You may apply for an expunction of your juvenile court records at any time. However, some limitations include:

1) there cannot be legal proceedings pending in juvenile or criminal court,
2) the person cannot presently be within the jurisdiction of any juvenile court,
3) there cannot be a pending investigation by any law enforcement agency.
4) some records are not eligible for expunction because of the seriousness of the crime, such as serious person to person crimes and many sex crimes.

The expunction laws are complex and, as such, if you think you qualify for an expunction, you might want to consider discussing your situation with the Juvenile Department's expunction clerk - Monday through Thursday 7 am to 6 pm at 503.655.8342 ex 7114.  This is a recording.  Please leave a message and our expunction clerk will return your call.   top

My child was involved in a law violation. What will happen to him/her?
If your child has been involved in a law violation, it is up to a law enforcement agency to investigate. If they find probable cause to believe that a crime was committed, they will forward their police report to the juvenile department. The case will be assigned to a juvenile department counselor who will be responsible to manage the case. Certain offenses require District Attorney review before juvenile department staff decides on how to proceed with the case. In other cases, staff will meet with the offender and his/her family, conduct a juvenile offender risk assessment screen and develop a case plan with the youth and the family. This plan may call for an informal dealing with the case (informal probation conditions) or formal processing of the case (court hearings and judicial orders). Victims of juvenile crimes will also be involved in the juvenile department counselors planning. top

What is the legal age for leaving a child home alone?
When people ask this question they are typically wanting to be told a specific age when a child can be left alone. To the surprise of many, there is no specific age provided for by law. There is, however, one law which provides a minimum guideline. Oregon's child neglect laws indicate a child should be at least ten years of age or older. Child neglect in the second degree is defined by a person having custody of a child under 10 years of age and, with criminal negligence, leaves the child unattended at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of such child.

Some children who are ten years of age or older also should not be left alone. In these circumstances, the good judgment of the parent or guardian is most important. Generally speaking there are three primary variables which need to be considered. First, the maturity of the child; second, the environment provided for the child; and third, how long the child will be unattended. The best advice is to error on the side of caution, safety and the best interest of the child. As a guideline it is also advisable to be extra cautious with children under 10 years of age. If in doubt, it would be wise to call the State Department of Human Services - Clackamas Branch: 971-673-7200 or 1-800-628-7876.

In regard to maturity, a child may be 13 years old and yet immature and unskilled at providing for him or herself when alone or during an emergency. Under these circumstances, if notified, the police or State child welfare agency may be concerned. However, a child may be 11 years of age, very mature, quite skilled at meeting his needs and well prepared to respond to an unanticipated event. In this case it may be appropriate to leave the child unattended for a short period of time.

The child's environment is also of great concern. Central issues of concern include the provision of food, heat, emergency planning, and access to a responsible adult if needed. Ideally, if a child must be left unattended for a short period of time, a neighbor should be available to periodically check in on the child. Of course, regular phone calls from a parent demonstrates appropriate concern too.

It is not advisable to leave any child unattended for an extended period of time. top

How do I get a court appointed attorney for my child?

In juvenile delinquency cases your child may be eligible for a court appointed attorney. As a parent of a child involved in a delinquent act, you are not eligible for a court appointed attorney. If the parent or the youth cannot afford to pay for the attorney, the court can so order an attorney be appointed. The judge will review a parent's income/financial qualifying form and make a decision concerning eligibility.

In dependency cases (child abuse, neglect and abandonment), parents may be appointed attorneys. Again, this will be based upon financial and income level criteria. top

Do I, as the parent, have the right to a court appointed attorney?

As the parent of a child involved in a delinquent act, you are not eligible for a court appointed attorney. You may, however, obtain an attorney to represent your interests if you think it is necessary.

If eligible, in dependency cases, (those involving child abuse, neglect or abandonment), parents may have attorneys appointed. The judge will review a parent's income as provided on a qualifying form and make a decision concerning eligibility. top

How do I get a restraining order?
It would be best to contact the Oregon State Bar at 1-800-452-4776 or 503-620-3000 to learn about obtaining restraining orders. They will have brochures, pamphlets, explanatory tapes and other information concerning this subject. top

How long does probation last?
Probation is either imposed by a judge or as an outcome of an agreement between the youth, parents and juvenile counselor. A judge can imposes a maximum probation period of five years and shall not extend beyond the juvenile's 23rd birthday. Six months to two years is a common period of probation. The length of time depends on the seriousness of the offense, the need for supervision, and the youth's compliance with the conditions of probation. If probation is the product of an agreement with the juvenile counselor, the maximum probation period for an offense is one year; however, this can be extended to 18 months by the court.

What do I need to know about wilderness survival programs before I send my child to one?
A parent should call the State Department of Human Services and ask for the licensing department. Once connected, ask if the State has licensed the program you are interested in. They can tell you information in their files concerning the program.

If the program is not licensed with the State, ask the program director for staff credentials. Does the staff have college degrees? What certifications do their staff carry? What work experience does staff have in serving adolescents? Ask if there are pending law suits against the program? Ask for professional and previous client references. A good program should be eager to share this information. Ask for their philosophy on managing resistive, out of control youth. Ask to see their staff's training records for first aid, CPR, physical and mechanical restraints.

You might also ask to see any reports the program may generate addressing performance measurements. How many clients successfully complete the program? How has the program measured long term impact? top

What do I do if I see a young child being abused or neglected?
Your response to a situation like this should depend upon the level of urgency. If there is doubt in your mind and clearly no immediate danger you can call the State Department of Human Services and ask how to respond. If, on the other hand, the child is clearly in danger, do not hesitate. Dial 911 and report the incident and details to the police. The State Department of Human Services - Clackamas Branch can be contacted at (971) 673-7112 or 1-800-628-7876. Oregon law states, "Anyone participating in good faith in the making of a report of child abuse and who has reasonable grounds for the making thereof shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal . . ." [419B.025] top

My daughter's ex-boyfriend is stalking her. How do I handle it?
Stalking orders are obtained through civil court. If you go to room 104 in the Clackamas County courthouse, you will find stalking forms to complete. Clerks are available to assist you and they will set a court hearing for the judge to rule on the stalking motion. top

I have a court appointed attorney, how do I get a different one?
There are three ways in which a parent or a child can get another court appointed attorney. You may discuss the matter with your current court appointed attorney and request that they file a motion to be relieved of the case and have another attorney appointed. Secondly, you present your case to the judge during a court hearing. Thirdly, you may write a letter to the court requesting such action. It has been our experience that the Judge is generally not in support of granting appointment of another attorney due to the parents not approving of

How do I get emancipated?
To be emancipated means that a minor (someone under 18 years of age) has legally been given certain rights which are normally reserved for adults. In order to be emancipated, a minor must be 16 or 17 years of age and the court must find that the best interests of the minor will be served by emancipation.

To attain emancipated status, juveniles must be fully self-supporting, have an adequate place to live and be able to demonstrate sufficient maturity and sense of responsibility to function on their own without adult supervision.

Prior to emancipating a minor the Court must consider:

• Whether the parent of the minor consents to the emancipation.
• Whether the minor has been living away from the family home and is substantially able to be self-maintained and self-supported without parental guidance and supervision.
• Whether the minor can demonstrate that he or she is sufficiently mature and knowledgeable to manage his or her affairs without parental assistance.

It is common for the Juvenile Court Judge to expect the minor to come to court prepared with a budget, a stable source of income, a stable residence, and transportation and school issues addressed.

A Decree of Emancipation serves only to:

• Recognize a minor as an adult for the purposes of contracting and conveying, establishing residence, suing and being sued, and recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of criminal laws of the State of Oregon.
• Terminate most parental responsibilities to the emancipated minor.
• A decree of emancipation does not affect any age qualification for purchasing alcohol or the requirements for obtaining a marriage license, nor declare the person to have reached the age of majority.

Factors to be considered:

Below are general guidelines to use as factors the Clackamas County Judges have identified in verifying appropriate standards for emancipation; the youth shall:

1. Be employed at least 25 to 30 hours per week at minimum wage or more for at least 3 months and be able to furnish a most recent payroll document. (Another source of income, such as a social security trust, may be acceptable.)
2. Be graduated from high school, have received a GED, or attending educational or vocational school full-time.
3. Have at least one month's salary in a checking or savings account. (Minimum of $800).
4. Be able to provide own medical insurance or be able to continue under parent's coverage. Must show documentation from health care provider proving eligibility and availability.
5. If living away from parental home, be established in a residence for two or three months. The residence cannot be with the youth's boyfriend or girlfriend. (Exception: If emancipation is needed to enter into rental agreement, youth must furnish documentation so indicating.)
6. Maturity and responsibility: Youth must demonstrate the ability to be on his/her own without adult supervision by the following:
   
   • parental testimony
   • recommendation from reliable adults
   • reports from school instructors or employers
   • development and submission of monthly budget
7. There shall be no pending law violations involving the youth.

The Emancipation Process:
Prior to filing for emancipation a youth will meet with a juvenile department counselor who can answer questions, guide the youth through the process and counsel the youth on the viability of an emancipation.

Once the youth has decided to go forward with the emancipation application the youth must go to the juvenile department in the county where he or she resides and file an application with the associated fee. The filing fee is $150 and is nonrefundable. Once the application for emancipation has been filed, the juvenile court will assign a juvenile department counselor who will answer questions, ask questions in order to gather relevant information, and prepare a report which summarizes the significant issues and concludes with a recommendation to the judge. The court will conduct a preliminary hearing within ten (10) days of the date of filing. A final hearing will be held no later than sixty (60) days after filing.

Parents are notified of any emancipation proceeding. At the preliminary hearing the youth is informed of the civil and criminal rights and liabilities of an emancipated minor and an emancipation hearing date is scheduled.

At the emancipation hearing the judge will hear testimony, review materials presented and ask questions. The minor must be prepared with relevant documents and answers to questions at the time of the hearing.

If the minor is emancipated, he or she is provided a copy of the Decree of Emancipation and instructed to obtain an Oregon driver's license or an Oregon identification card through the Oregon Department of Transportation which makes a notation of the minor's emancipated status.

Miscellaneous Information:

• Please be aware that an emancipation, under most circumstances, can not be reversed.
• Emancipated minors are subject to jurisdiction of the adult courts for criminal offenses.
• It is not unusual for parents to want to emancipate their child, however, this action must be initiated by the person being emancipated.

If you have further questions, you can call the Clackamas County Juvenile Department (503) 655-8342 Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 6 PM. top

My child is out of control, what can I do?
This question is probably the most frequent asked of all questions at the Juvenile Department. Unfortunately this is probably the one question which is least likely to have a well specified answer. At the Juvenile Department we see a variety of definitions for the phrase "out of control". On one hand some parents complain of defiance and noncompliance and on the other hand some parents report stories where their home has been severely damaged and they are fearful for their lives. If the "out of control" problem roots from the youth wanting to be more independent, your approach is likely to be very different than if the problem stems from a mental health concern, i.e., Conduct Disorder or Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. It is advisable to talk with a professional, such as a family physician or counselor, as soon as possible. A remedy for this sort of problem will be more successful if it is dealt with in its early development stages.

There are several ways to approach the problem of an out of control child. The following are some ideas which might prove helpful:

• Reading, (I.e., Back in Control by Gregory Bodenheimer)
• Support groups, (I.e., Tough Love)
• Lifestyle issues, (i.e., sleep and eating habits, family conflict issues, etc.)
• Parent education, (i.e., Classes offered through Community Schools)
• Counseling, (I.e., Community Family Counseling)
• Seeking medication, (Talk with your physician)
• Seeking an out of home placement for the child, (private providers)
• If a crime has been committed, seeking police involvement

(The above examples are not to be considered endorsements)

Having an out of control child is both frustrating and humbling. Probably most frustration comes from the inability to force the child to do what is right and behave in an acceptable fashion. Be careful how you respond. It is not advisable that you let your child rule your home or come and go as he or she pleases. These conflicts, especially with a teen, can have a profound affect on family relations for years to come. Think through your family rules. Be sure to know which rules are mandatory (nonnegotiable) and which ones are negotiable. It is possible that some form of empowerment may be the "out" your child is looking for. Recognize that most "out of control" youth are engaging in a power struggle. Think through a plan to prevent a progressive escalation of this power struggle.

If you have further questions, you can call the Clackamas County Juvenile Department (503) 655-8342 Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm. top

My child ran away, what will happen?
If you are certain your child ran away, you can call your local police department to file a runaway report. If you do not live in an incorporated city and live in Clackamas County, call Clackamas County Sheriff's office and ask how to file a runaway report. Some police departments require that your child be away for at least 24 hours before a report will be accepted. While waiting for your child to return, or be located, you can use this time to educate yourself about your options and counseling resources. You can also use this time to develop a plan to implement when your child returns home.

If your child is taken into custody by a police officer, the first hope is to try and return your child to his or her home. There are some situations where returning a runaway to his or her home is not safe and your child's safety is our greatest concern.

If your child is not returned home immediately, he or she may be taken to the Clackamas County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center. If a child is taken into custody, parents are contacted as soon as possible. If your child is taken to the Intake and Assessment Center, a release plan will be made within five (5) hours. During this maximum five hour period your child will meet with a juvenile department counselor, information will be gathered and a plan for his or her release will be made. You and your child will be told of counseling services which are available and, if necessary, your child can be placed in a temporary shelter home while a more permanent plan can be worked out. Counselors are available to help you and your child work out an agreeable plan for both of you.

Please be advised, if your child has only been taken into custody for runaway he will NOT be placed in detention, (unless he or she is an out of state runaway). Out of State runaways can be placed in detention until arrangements can be made to return the runaway to his or her home state, (ORS 419C.156).

If you have further questions, you can call the Clackamas County Juvenile Department (503) 655-8342 Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm. top

I am a runaway. What can I do?
Being a runaway is an indication of turmoil within your home. Sometimes the problems stem from your choices, sometimes from your parent or guardian actions, some combination of the two, or even some other cause. Rather than finding a place for blame, the focus is on trying to solve the problem(s) or at least reduce the tension in the home enough so that it is once again livable. Of course there are some situations where returning a runaway to his or her home is not safe and your safety is our greatest concern.

If you are a runaway and a police report has been filed, you should either return home or turn yourself in. You can turn yourself in to any police officer. If the police find you first, you will be taken into custody. Once you are in custody you will likely either be taken home or taken to the Clackamas County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center.

Please be advised, if you have only been taken into custody for runaway you will NOT be placed in detention, unless you are an out of state runaway. Out of state runaways can be placed in detention and held until arrangements can be made to return the runaway to his or her home state, (ORS 419C.156)

If you are taken to the Intake and Assessment Center, you will remain in custody for up to five (5) hours. During this five hour period you will meet with a juvenile department counselor; information will be gathered and a plan will be made for your release. You will be told of counseling services which are available and, if necessary, be placed in a temporary shelter home where you can feel safe until a more permanent plan can be worked out. Counselors are available to help you and your parents work out an agreeable plan for both of you.

If you have further questions, you can call the Clackamas County Juvenile Department (503) 655-8342 Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm. After hours you can also call the National Runaway Hotline at 1-800-621-4000. top

What is the curfew for juveniles?
Oregon Revised Statute 419C.680 says: (1) No minor shall be in or upon any street, highway, park, alley or other public place between the hours of 12 midnight and 4 a.m. of the following morning, unless:

(a) Such minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person 18 years of age or over and authorized by the parent;

(b) Such minor is then engaged in a lawful pursuit or activity which requires the presence of the minor in such public places during these hours;

(c) The minor is legally emancipated.

In addition to the above noted State law, Clackamas County and several cities have enacted curfew laws as follows:

	Age	Curfew	When applies
Clackamas Co. (See Details Below)	Under 14	9:15 PM to 6:00 AM 10:15 to 6:00 AM	Sept thru May June thru August
	14 thru 17	10:15 to 6:00 AM	Sept thru May on Sunday thru Thursday
		12 AM to 6:00 AM	Sept thru May on Friday or Saturday
		12 AM to 6:00 AM	June thru August
Canby	Under 15	10:00 PM to 6:00 AM	All Week
	15 thru 17	12:00 AM to 6: AM	All Week
Gladstone	Under 18 years	11:00 PM to 5:30 AM	All Week
Lake Oswego	Under 14 (and not in high school)	9:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Sunday - Thursday
		10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Weekend & Summer
	15+ or in high school	10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Sunday - Thursday
		12:00 AM to 6:00 AM	Weekend & Summer or day prior to a holiday
Milwaukie	Under 14	9:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Sunday - Thursday
		10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Weekend & Summer
	14 thru 17	10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Sunday - Thursday
		12:00 AM to 6:00 AM	Weekend & Summer
Molalla	Under 14 not in HS	9:15 PM to 6:00 AM	All Week
		10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	June - August
	14 thru 17	10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Sunday - Thursday
		12:00 AM to 6:00 AM	Weekends
Oregon City	Under 18	12:00 AM to 4:00 AM	All Week
Sandy	Under 14	9:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Sunday - Thursday
		10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Weekend & Summer
	14 thru 17	10:15 PM to 6:00 AM	Sunday - Thursday
	12 AM to 6:00 AM	Weekend & Summer
West Linn	Under 14	9:15 PM to 6:00 AM	All Week
		10:15 PM to 6:00 AM
	14 thru 17	10:15 PM to 6:00 AM
		12:00 AM to 6:00 AM
Wilsonville	Under 18	12:00 to 4:00 AM	All Week

Curfew laws apply until the youth reaches his or her 18th birthday or is legally emancipated.

The Clackamas County curfew law is as follows:

6.01 CURFEW
6.01.010 Purpose ORS 419C.680(4) authorizes the Board of Commissioners of any county to adopt an ordinance for a curfew restriction on minors applicable to areas not within a city, which has the same terms provided in ORS 419C.680(1), except for providing that the period of curfew may include hours in addition to those specified therein, and except for further providing for different periods of curfew for different age groups, and enacting such an ordinance is in the interests of the people of Clackamas County. [Codified by Ord. 05- 2000, 7/13/00]

6.01.020 Curfew Regulation, Restriction, and Hours for Minors The County of Clackamas, outside incorporated cities, hereby provides the following curfew regulations, restrictions and hours for minors, unless a minor is emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558:

A. It shall be unlawful for any minor under 18 years of age to be, or remain, in or upon any street, highway, park, alley or other public place between the hours specified herein, unless such minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person 21 years of age or over, and authorized by the parent or by law to have the care and custody of the minor, or unless such minor is then and there engaged in a lawful pursuit or activity which requires his presence in or upon such street, highway, park, alley or other public place during the hours specified herein. For the purpose of this chapter, the applicable hours of curfew shall be:

1. As to minors under 14 years of age who have not begun high school, the hours shall be between 9:15 o’clock p.m. and 6:00 o’clock a.m. of the following morning, except that during the months of June, July and August, the hours shall be between 10:15 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following morning.
2. As to minors 14 years of age or over or who have begun High school, the hours shall be between 10:15 o’clock p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, and 6:00 o’clock a.m. of the following morning, and between 12 midnight on Friday or Saturday, or any day prior to a legal holiday when no school is scheduled for said legal holiday, and 6:00 o’clock a.m. of the following morning, except that during the months of June, July and August, the hours shall be between 12 midnight and 6:00 o’clock a.m. Any minor violating any of the provisions of this chapter may be apprehended and taken into custody as provided in ORS 419C.080, 419C.085 and 419C.088 and may be subjected to further proceedings as provided in ORS Chapter 419C. [Codified by Ord. 05-2000, 7/13/00]

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Is a juvenile record confidential?
Some parts of a juvenile record are confidential and some parts are not confidential. Generally a juvenile record consists of two parts, social and legal. The social file includes reports and material relating to the child's or youth's history and prognosis and are considered privileged. Except at the request of the youth, this information is not to be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone other than the judge of the juvenile court, those acting under the judge's direction, and to the attorneys of record.

Information in the legal file which can be released includes the name and date of birth of the child or youth, the basis for the juvenile court's jurisdiction over the child or youth, date, time and place of any juvenile court proceeding in which the child or youth is involved, the act alleged by the youth, level of resistance at time of arrest, and that portion of the juvenile court order providing for the legal disposition of the charge.

If a youth has no legal file but has been placed on a Formal Accountability Agreement, the following information is not confidential:

• the name and date of birth of the youth
• the act alleged and
• the portion of the agreement providing for the disposition of the crime [reference ORS 419C.239(2)]

Further, information contained in reports or the child's history and prognosis, may be released if, in the professional judgment of the juvenile counselor, caseworker, teacher or detention worker, that information indicates a clear and immediate danger to another person or to society. For further detail about confidentiality please refer to ORS 419A.255.

If you have further questions, you can call the Clackamas County Juvenile Department (503) 655-8342 Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm. top

What is Measure 11?
Measure 11 is an Oregon law which says if a youth is 15, 16 or 17 years of age, and does any of the following list of crimes in Oregon, he or she must be tried as an adult and must go to prison for a legally mandated period.

Why Does Oregon Have this Law?

Measure 11 is a law designed to assure that dangerous juvenile offenders are removed from society. It is designed to make the citizens of Oregon feel safer by taking the most violent juvenile offenders out of circulation and locking them up for a long time.

Following is a list of the Measure 11 crimes and the associated mandatory sentence:

Robbery II *	5 years 10 months
Robbery I	7 years 6 months
Sexual Abuse I	6 years 3 months
Unlawful Sexual Penetration II	6 years 3 months
Unlawful Sexual Penetration I	8 years 4 months
Sodomy II	6 years 3 months
Sodomy I	8 years 4 months
Rape II	6 years 3 months
Rape I	8 years 4 months
Kidnapping II *	5 years 10 months
Kidnapping I	7 years 6 months
Assault II *	5 years 10 months
Assault I	7 years 6 months
Manslaughter II	6 years 3 months
Manslaughter I	10 years
Conspiracy to Commit Murder	10 years 5 months
Attempted Murder	7 years 5 months
Murder	25 years
Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Murder	10 years
Attempted Aggravated Murder	10 years
Aggravated Murder	30 years to life
Arson I	7 years 6 months
Using child in display of sexually explicit conduct	5 years 10 months
Compelling Prostitution	5 years 10 months

* Under certain circumstances there may be a less than minimum for this crime.

Any attempt of the above crimes is also a Measure 11 crime.

With Measure 11 crimes probation, parole and early release are not allowed.

Examples of Measure 11 Crimes:
Robbery II: You, alone or with a friend, want someone's baseball cap. You either pretend to have a weapon or threaten to beat the owner up. Upon conviction for Robbery II you and your friend go to prison for 5 years and 10 months.

Assault II:You and a friend get into a fight with another person. Your friend pokes the other person in the eye with the handle of a hairbrush causing serious injury to the eye. You and your friend go to prison for 5 years and 10 months when convicted.

Sexual Abuse I: You are on a date and touch your partner in the buttock, crotch or breast. In spite of being told to stop, you touch the person again. When convicted of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree you go to prison for 6 years and 3 months.

Kidnapping II: You are mad at another person and go to their house to confront them. You force the person outside to beat him up. You go to prison for 5 years and 10 months if convicted. top

What is a Violation, Misdemeanor and Felony?
Generally, an offense is a "violation" if , (a) the offense is so described in the statute defining the offense, (b) the statute prescribing the penalty for the offense provides that the offense is punishable only by a fine, forfeiture, fine and forfeiture or other civil penalty, (ORS 161.565). Under most circumstances the fine limitations for violations is the same as that for misdemeanor crimes.

A "crime" is an offense for which a sentence of imprisonment is authorized. A crime is either a misdemeanor or a felony, (ORS 161.505). Generally misdemeanor crimes are considered less serious than felony crimes.

Misdemeanor
A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated in any statute of Oregon or if a person convicted thereof may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than one year, (ORS 161.545). A fine can also be imposed.

Misdemeanor crimes are classified for the purpose of the sentence into the following categories:

Misdemeanor Classification	Prison Term Maximum	Fines for Misdemeanors
Class A misdemeanor	1 year	$5,000
Class B misdemeanor	6 months	$2,000
Class C misdemeanor	30 days	$1,000

Theft in the second and third degree (shoplifting), harassment, and some criminal mischief crimes are examples of misdemeanor crimes.

Felony
A crime is a felony if it is so designated in any statue of Oregon or if a person convicted under a statue of this state may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year, (ORS.161.535). A fine can also be imposed.

Felony crimes are classified for the purpose of the sentence into the following categories:

Felony Classification	Prison Term Maximum Limitation	Fines for Felonies
Class A felony	20 years	$300,000
Class B felony	10 years	$200,000
Class C felony	5 years	$100,000

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Theft in the First Degree, Burglary, Robbery and some Assaults are Felony crimes. top

What is a Status Offense?
A status offense is a law violation, (not a delinquency, crime or violation) which only applies to juveniles. For example, curfew is a status offense. A juvenile can commit the status offense of violating curfew but adults, (those over 18) can, all things being equal, stay out all night long if they so wish. Other examples of status offenses include:

• Runaway
• Truancy
• Possession of tobacco
• Possession of alcohol, (though this is a peculiar one because it applies to those under 21 years of age).
• Being beyond control
• Behavior such as to endanger the welfare of the youth or others
• Youth who commit status offenses are not thought to be "delinquent" youth. top

What is a Delinquent Act?
A delinquent act is a law violation which if done by an adult (someone 18 years old or older) would be a crime. For example, if an adult steals a car and is convicted he or she is thought of as someone who has committed a crime and to be a criminal. A juvenile who steals a car and is convicted is thought of as someone who has committed a delinquent act (an act which would be a crime if he or she were an adult), and to be a delinquent.

Youth who commit delinquent acts are thought of as more serious offenders than status offenders. top