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Yes. If you or the other party has filed an annulment, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, petitions to establish or modify custody or parenting time or a Filiation proceeding, AND if you have a child under the age of eighteen (18) you shall attend the family law education program.

All parties are required to complete the Family Law Education Program offered by the court-designated providers or a pre-approved alternate education program. Parties shall register for the program or make application to the court for approval of a comparable alternate program within 15 days of receiving notice of this education requirement. Washington County now offers the Family Law Education Program called Parent Education in a combined session with Mediation Orientation. Attending this virtual session meets both requirements.

Yes. If you or the other party has filed an annulment, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, petitions to establish or modify custody or parenting time or a Filiation proceeding, AND if you have a child under the age of eighteen (18) you shall attend the family law education program.

All parties are required to complete the Family Law Education Program offered by the court-designated providers or a pre-approved alternate education program. Parties shall register for the program or make application to the court for approval of a comparable alternate program within 15 days of receiving notice of this education requirement. Washington County is now using the Kids’ Turn education program which also includes the children, and they may be contacted for registration. Kids’ Turn(Link is external) program is administered by Youth Contact.

We attempt to contact all identified victims by phone or in writing. Because the confidentiality laws are very strict for juveniles, we may not be able to share as much information as you would like. We will do our best to inform you as much as the law allows.

You also have the right to tell us what your safety concerns are, what the harm to you or your family has been, and what you would like to see happen. We will share this information with the Juvenile Counselor supervising the youth. In court cases we will share the information with the Deputy District Attorney.

We attempt to contact all identified victims by phone or in writing. Because the confidentiality laws are very strict for juveniles, we may not be able to share as much information as you would like. We will do our best to inform you as much as the law allows.

You also have the right to tell us what your safety concerns are, what the harm to you or your family has been, and what you would like to see happen. We will share this information with the Juvenile Counselor supervising the youth. In court cases we will share the information with the Deputy District Attorney.

If parents are in dispute over custody and parenting time, services are usually more effective when parties involved with an active domestic relations case are mandated to participate in mediation orientation and mediation. For assistance in obtaining an order for Mediation, parties may request the help of their attorney or, if self-represented, the Family Law Assistance program.

You can pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover) or debit card online, by phone or in person. We also take checks by mail or at the shelter.

There are lots of ways that lost dogs and cats end up at our shelter. Sometimes they are brought to us by a Good Samaritan who finds them and sometimes we get them from vet clinics or law enforcement agencies. Dogs are often picked up by one of our Animal Service Officers who keep them safe until they can be returned to you.

You can request that the youth pay you back for certain expenses if they were directly caused by the incident in the police report. When you send in your restitution request, please include copies of receipts or other documentation if possible.

Typically, youth who are required to pay restitution do so by making monthly payments.

Restitution deadlines and rules in juvenile cases are different than in adult cases. Please contact us if you need help with your request or documentation.

You can request that the youth pay you back for certain expenses if they were directly caused by the incident in the police report. When you send in your restitution request, please include copies of receipts or other documentation if possible.

Typically, youth who are required to pay restitution do so by making monthly payments.

Restitution deadlines and rules in juvenile cases are different than in adult cases. Please contact us if you need help with your request or documentation.

Probation is usually imposed by a judge without a definite time for it to end -- the reason for this is to place responsibility on the youth. Six months to two years is a common period of probation. The length of time depends on the nature of the offense, the need for supervision, and the youth’s progress in complying with conditions and meeting goals.

Since our primary focus is caring for stray pets, we suggest you take a look our Rehoming Resources page for more information on who may be able to help you rehome your animal.

Yes, Washington County Juvenile Department has partnered with Latino Network and Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) to provide an alternative to working with the Juvenile Department.