Juvenile Delinquency in Effingham, GA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Effingham County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Georgia often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Effingham County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Effingham County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.
| Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Delinquency | 2,654 |
| Dependency | 361 |
| Status | 1,064 |
Government of Effingham County, GA
| County Seat: | Springfield |
| Government Type: | County |
| Authority: | Home Rule |
| Year Organized: | 1777 |
| Total Square Miles: | 483 |
| 2019 Population: | 59,982 |
| Persons/Square Mile: | 0.01 |
| County Contact: | 601 N Laurel St
County Courthouse Springfield , GA 31329-6816 http://www.effinghamcounty.org |
Effingham County, GA Courts
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Effingham County Georgia Superior Court
Address: 700 N Pine Street, Springfield, GA 31329
Phone: 912-754-2118