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Judges and Judiciary

Jul. 21, 2011

Marin County to close its juvenile court

Due to criticism over a court security plan and budget cuts, Marin County juvenile court will shut its doors.


By Amy Yarbrough


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Citing budget cuts and criticism over a plan to deal with security concerns, Marin County Superior Court is shuttering its juvenile courthouse.


Beginning Sept. 9, all criminal proceedings involving juvenile defendants will be moved to the Marin County Civic Center Hall of Justice. The move is in response to flak the court received over a plan to have juvenile defendants sit in glass enclosures during...

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