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Juvenile Delinquency in Elbert, GA

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Elbert County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Georgia often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

A lot of counties, including, Elbert County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Elbert County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Juvenile Cases Number of cases
Delinquency879
Dependency178
Status118

Government of Elbert County, GA

County Seat: Elberton
Government Type: County
Authority: Home Rule
Year Organized: 1790
Total Square Miles: 374
2019 Population: 19,109
Persons/Square Mile: 0.02
County Contact: 45 Forest Ave
County Courthouse
Elberton , GA 30635-1807
http://www.elbertga.us/

Elbert County, GA Courts