Important guidelines supporting Attendance Court

This is a learning opportunity for you to witness the process of youth and families going through Attendance Court while providing administrative support to the staff facilitating the process.

Learning objectives

  • Gain an understanding of juvenile court process as it applies to truancy.
  • Increase (or gain) awareness of professional requirements and expectations for a job working with youth in a court room setting.
  • Observe collaborative relationship between school partners, juvenile department staff, and youth and families.

Expectations

  • You will be observing conversations between parents, youth, school representatives and the Judge. Please observe respectfully.
  • Some questions that will be asked of adults are of a personal nature and aid in the Judge’s ability to make informed decision. This information should be dealt with respectfully.
  • Courtroom staff will expect you to ask questions about the job and training at appropriate times. Please take notes so you can follow up while court is not in session. The best time to ask about processes and/or debrief is directly after a court hearing.
  • Please inquire about emergency exits, panic buttons and safety protocols during your visit.

Guidelines

  • Do your best listening to the youth’s and family’s answers during the court process. You can learn a lot and see how follow up questions are asked.

Technical

  • The courtroom is a secure facility. You will be entering through a metal detector upon entering. No weapons or other dangerous/hazardous items are allowed inside the courtroom or Juvenile Department buildings. If you have a concealed carry permit, you may not bring your weapon inside, or on County property. This includes your vehicle.
  • If you encounter a conflict of interest during your visit, notify staff immediately. Examples of conflicts would include knowing (directly or indirectly) a youth or parent/family member of a youth in the courtroom.
  • Any information that you hear and witness are covered by state and county confidentiality policies. You have signed a confidentiality agreement. Please ask staff if you have any questions.
  • If you encounter a conflict of interest during your visit, notify the staff immediately.
  • Photos, videos and electronic devices are not permitted.
  • Please turn off your cell phones.

Phone:503-655-8342
Fax:503-655-8448

2121 Kaen Road Oregon City, OR 97045

Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

24-hour Intake and Assessment Center
Phone: 503-650-3180
Fax: 503-650-3176