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Juvenile Department
The Klickitat County Juvenile Department operates under the authority and direction of the Klickitat County Superior Court. The department operates under statutory authority granted by RCW 13.04, or more specifically stated, under 13.04.030 - Juvenile Court - exclusive original jurisdiction.
Recognizing that the mission of the department is dependent upon the umbrella under which services are provided, be they criminal or civil proceedings resulting in court ordered sanctions entered against a child or their parent, or civil proceedings strictly aiding a dependent child (under the
VGAL program). The overall commitment of the department is the same: to maintain a standard of high professionalism, integrity, and efficiency, treating all involved parties with dignity and providing services without regard to a parent or child’s race, sex, color, creed, or their social or economic status in the community.
Our Mission
Recognizing that the mission of the department is dependent upon the umbrella under which services are provided, be they criminal or civil proceedings resulting in court ordered sanctions entered against a child or their parent, or civil proceedings strictly aiding a dependent child (under the
VGAL program). The overall commitment of the department is the same: to maintain a standard of high professionalism, integrity, and efficiency, treating all involved parties with dignity and providing services without regard to a parent or child’s race, sex, color, creed, or their social or economic status in the community.
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Agency Responsibilities
The Juvenile Department’s responsibilities are dependent upon the division under which services are provided. Learn more about the different divisions and their broadly stated responsibilities.
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Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem (VGAL)
A VGAL is a trained volunteer who works as a Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem appointed by the Superior Court Judge to represent the best interest of abused and neglected children within our dependency court system.
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Definitions
Find definitions for Juvenile Department terms such as BECCA and Dependency.
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Truancy
View the protocols and process for Truancy Hearings.
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Juvenile Offender Programs
Learn more about programs for juvenile offenders, such as the diversion program, community service work crew, and electronic monitoring.
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Juvenile Department
Physical Address
205 South Columbus
Room 101
Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: 509-773-3355Fax: 509-773-3221
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Tom Akins
Juvenile Court Administrator