Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney

The Juvenile Division of the Office of the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney has two separate sections with different responsibilities.

Intake, located on the first floor of 399 South Front Street is staffed by two assistant prosecuting attorneys who represent the State when a child makes his/her first appearance in Juvenile Court. These appearances are called preliminary hearings and are conducted in courtroom #2 at the same location. Intake will assist anyone who desires to file a complaint charging a child with a criminal offense, called a delinquency. There are some restrictions, so calling ahead could be helpful. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 P.M. and can be reached at (614) 462-7388.

The other section , which has sixteen assistant prosecutors is located on the 13th floor of 373 South High Street. These assistant prosecutors represent the State in Juvenile Court where delinquency, status offenses, juvenile traffic offenses, and abuse, neglect and dependency cases are litigated. This office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and any victim and/or witness seeking information may call during open hours at (614) 462-4440.