FAQs • Anoka County, MN • CivicEngage

What will happen to me or (my child) when I go to court?: Recommendations offered to the Court and commonly ordered include, but are not limited to: Probation, Placement at the Anoka County Juvenile Center, Community Work Service, prosocial activity, fines, cognitive behavior classes, chemical dependency evaluation and treatment, Victim Impact Report/Letter of Apology, and counseling. The Judge will consider input from attorneys, parents, the Corrections Department and youth before ordering final disposition. Disposition or sentencing typically occurs at the same hearing the guilty plea is entered.

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1. My child must appear in court. Where do we go?: Anoka County Juvenile Court is held at the Anoka County Courthouse, 325 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303. Report outside of courtrooms E238 and E239 on the second floor of the east courthouse. Juvenile Traffic and Juvenile Petty Court hearings are generally scheduled on Thursdays and are assigned to a special courtroom.

2. What will happen to me or (my child) when I go to court?: Recommendations offered to the Court and commonly ordered include, but are not limited to: Probation, Placement at the Anoka County Juvenile Center, Community Work Service, prosocial activity, fines, cognitive behavior classes, chemical dependency evaluation and treatment, Victim Impact Report/Letter of Apology, and counseling. The Judge will consider input from attorneys, parents, the Corrections Department and youth before ordering final disposition. Disposition or sentencing typically occurs at the same hearing the guilty plea is entered.

3. If my child is in detention, can I visit with my child before court?: Visiting is not permitted in the court waiting area. If your child is at the Anoka County Juvenile Center, you may be able to visit prior to court, depending on the Juvenile Center visiting policy.

4. My child has been ordered to provide a urine sample. What should we do?: If your child has been ordered to provide a urine sample, you and your child will be directed to the Juvenile Corrections Office, located on the first floor of the Anoka County Courthouse. Once at the Juvenile Corrections Office, your child will meet with a probation officer who will collect the sample.

5. How do I get in contact with my child’s probation officer?: If you have not had an initial meeting with your child’s probation officer, you may call 763-324-4810. The receptionist will help you locate your child’s probation officer.

6. What if my child has to miss an appointment with Anoka County Community Corrections?: If your child is on probation and has a probation officer, call that person and let them know that you and your child are not able to make the appointment. Remember to leave both your full name and the child’s full name and telephone number. Please also leave a time and date your child will be available. If your child is not on probation, please call 763-324-4810 and let the receptionist know that you are unable to make your appointment. Please reschedule a new time with the receptionist.

7. What is the difference between generalist and intensive supervision?: High risk to very high risk youth are assigned to an intensive probation officer who works with approximately 20-25 offenders. These clients are seen 3-4 times per month and must call to check-in with their probation officer on a weekly basis. Intensive agents develop a case plan and work with youth to target risk factors driving their delinquent behavior. Youth may be required to complete assignments and participate in directed skill practice while being supervised on probation. Youth assessed at low to moderate risk are assigned to a generalist agent. Supervision of youth on this caseload will vary but in most cases youth are required to make weekly contact by phone and meet with their probation officer on a monthly basis.

8. What happens when my child is placed on probation for truancy?: Youth ordered to probation for CHIPS Truancy may be assigned to a generalist agent. The probation officer meets with the student at school approximately two times per month and checks attendance regularly to measure progress.

9. Will I need to pay any of the costs for my child’s placement or treatment?: Anoka County Financial Services will make a determination on a case-by-case basis as to whether parents must contribute toward the cost of placement or treatment. A sliding fee scale is used to assess parents. The fee is based on the size of household and income. Parents are entitled to a financial hearing before the court if they dispute the assessed fee.

10. How do I pay restitution?

Restitution payments are made to Anoka County Court Administration and can be sent to: Anoka County Courthouse, Court Administration, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303

Court Administration will then issue checks to the victim. You can contact Court Administration at 763-760-6540 or your child’s probation officer for any further questions regarding restitution.

11. What happens if restitution is not paid by the ordered due date?: The Court orders restitution to be paid by a specific date and may note on the Court order to reduce to judgment if not paid by due date. In the event restitution is not paid by the due date, the Corrections Department will notify the Court and request a judgment be entered for the remaining balance of the ordered restitution.

12. What is Evidence Based Practices (EBP)?: Evidence Based Practices are research based strategies proven to reduce recidivism, produce positive offender change, and promote community reparation. Examples of EBP include but are not limited to cognitive restructuring, targeted case planning and intervention, motivational interviewing, and risk/need assessment.