Juvenile Delinquency in Oglethorpe, GA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Oglethorpe 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, Oglethorpe County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Oglethorpe County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
| Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Delinquency | 802 |
| Dependency | 152 |
| Status | 190 |
Government of Oglethorpe County, GA
| County Seat: | Lexington |
| Government Type: | County |
| Authority: | Home Rule |
| Year Organized: | 1793 |
| Total Square Miles: | 442 |
| 2019 Population: | 14,877 |
| Persons/Square Mile: | 0.03 |
| County Contact: | PO BOX 261
County Courthouse Lexington , GA 30648-0261 http://www.onlineoglethorpe.com/ |
Oglethorpe County, GA Courts
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Oglethorpe County Georgia Superior Court
Address: PO Box 68, Lexington, GA 30648
Phone: 706-743-5731