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1. How do I file a complaint against a child?

You will need to have the child's name, age or birthday, address, and the name of the person with whom the child lives. Come to the Juvenile Court of Glynn County, 11 Judicial Lane, Suite 150, Brunswick, GA 31520 and ask to meet with a court officer.

2. How do I report a neglected, abused or dependent child?

Call the Glynn County Department of Family and Children's Service 855-GA-CHILD(855-422-4453) or the Glynn County Police Department at 912-554-3645 or 9-1-1.

3. How do I legitimate a child?

Unless there is a pending DFACS deprivation case concerning the child, you must file a petition for legitimation in the Superior Court of Glynn County. If there is a pending deprivation proceeding and you wish to file a legitimation petition call the Juvenile Court at 912-554-7039.

4. How do I get custody/guardianship of a child? How do I terminate custody/guardianship?

Call the Juvenile Court of Glynn County at 912-554-7039 to obtain information about your particular situation.

5. How do I report truancy? How do I report a runaway?

Call the Juvenile Court of Glynn County at 912-554-7039 to obtain information about your particular situation.

6. How can I become emancipated?

You will first need to fill out a questionnaire so that a determination can be made whether you qualify. You must be able to show that you are self-supporting. Stop by the Juvenile Court to obtain the questionnaire.

7. What happens if I miss a court date?

Contact the Court Officer/Probation Officer assigned to your case or call the main juvenile court number. If you missed traffic court you will be sent one more notice to appear. If you fail to appear the second time a notice will be sent to the Department of Driver Services to suspend your license for failure to appear.

8. Do I have to attend traffic court or is it possible to pay the fine without having to come to court?

You cannot pay the fine in advance. The law requires that a juvenile must attend traffic court along with his or her parent or guardian

9. Does a parent have to accompany a juvenile to traffic court?

The law requires that a parent or guardian attend court with a juvenile who has received a traffic citation. Failure of a parent to appear may cause the court to issue a show cause order requiring the parent to give a reason for their failure to show.