Juvenile
The Juvenile department handles all cases heard on behalf of or against a minor
who falls under the statutory age limit of 18 years. Juvenile cases are categorized
as follows:
Dependency cases involve all matters relating to juveniles
who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by those who are responsible for their
care, or who are persistent runaways, habitually truant or ungovernable.
Delinquency cases are those involving minors who have
committed a violation of the law, which if committed by an adult, would be a crime.
ALL JUVENILE RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL**
Because of the confidential nature of these proceedings only selective information will be given out over the phone. You must appear in person with proper identification and be one of the following: the child, the parent of the child if parental rights are still intact, the attorney of record for the parent and/or child, or the guardian or legal custodian.
Department Contact Information
| DADE CITY | NEW PORT RICHEY |
|---|---|
| Paula S. O'Neil Clerk and Comptroller Juvenile Department 38053 Live Oak Avenue Suite 207 Dade City, FL 33523-3894 (352) 521-4497 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Directions |
Clerk and Comptroller Juvenile Department Mailing Address P.O. Box 338 New Port Richey, FL 34656-0338 Physical Location: 7530 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654 Suite 104 (727) 847-8178 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Directions |
Juvenile Fees and Costs
Court Costs and Restitution
Payments are made through the Juvenile Department. The restitution order will indicate the amount of restitution due and the fees imposed. Payments are accepted through the mail or in person. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Paula S. O'Neil, Clerk & Comptroller and should include the juvenile's name and the complete case number. All payments must be remitted in US currency and out-of-state personal checks will not be accepted.
Juvenile Fees and Costs
**ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE CHANGES**
All payments for fees and costs must be remitted in US currency.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee for determination of indigency in dependency or delinquency cases for appointment of a Public Defender (whether granted or not) | $ 50.00 |
| Petitions for Dependency (unless exempt by statute) | $300.00 |
| Issuing subpoena (sign and seal only) | $ 2.00 |
| Prepare and issue subpoena for a witness (includes signing and sealing) | $ 7.00 |
| Restitution payments (per payment) | $ 3.50 |
| Sealing any court file or expungement of any record | $42.00 |