26-09-S IN RE: JUVENILE – PROCEDURE FOR SCHEDULING DETENTION REVIEW HEARINGS AND SHELTER REVIEW HEARINGS IN JUVENILE MATTERS - ORDERED 2/11/2026 BY MELANIE CHASE
WHEREAS, various issues have been identified concerning the scheduling of detention review hearings and shelter review hearings in the juvenile divisions;
WHEREAS, to avoid hindering the administration of justice in the juvenile divisions, it is necessary to standardize the procedure for scheduling such detention review hearings and shelter review hearings;
and
WHEREAS, the proper administration of justice will be served by the adoption of the following administrative procedure;
IT IS ORDERED:
- Detention Review Hearings: The Clerk of Court shall schedule all juvenile detention review hearings to be conducted by a juvenile judge the next business day following a weekend. Juvenile detention review hearings shall begin at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays (with the exception of holidays) in courtroom JJC1, unless otherwise directed by the presiding juvenile judge.
- Shelter Review Hearings: The Clerk of Court shall schedule all juvenile shelter review hearings to be conducted by a juvenile judge the next business day following a weekend. Juvenile shelter review hearings shall begin at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays (with the exception of holidays) in courtroom JJC2, unless otherwise directed by the presiding juvenile judge.
- This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately and remain in effect until modified or rescinded.
DONE AND ORDERED this 9th day of February 2026.
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MELANIE CHASE
CHIEF JUDGE