Juvenile Delinquency in Meriwether, GA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Meriwether 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, Meriwether County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Meriwether County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.
| Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Delinquency | 1,991 |
| Dependency | 934 |
| Status | 384 |
Government of Meriwether County, GA
| County Seat: | Greenville |
| Government Type: | County |
| Authority: | Home Rule |
| Year Organized: | 1827 |
| Total Square Miles: | 505 |
| 2019 Population: | 21,049 |
| Persons/Square Mile: | 0.02 |
| County Contact: | PO BOX 428
County Courthouse Greenville , GA 30222-0428 http://meriwethercountyga.gov/ |
Meriwether County, GA Courts
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Meriwether County Georgia Superior Court
Address: 100 North Court Square, Greenville, GA 30222
Phone: 706-672-4416