The Umatilla County Juvenile Department serves youth who were under the age of 18 at the time of the referral. Youth either go through a formal or informal process depending upon a variety of factors. Referrals are received from law enforcement agencies through Umatilla County. Referrals sent to the Juvenile Department are then reviewed. The intake appointment will be arranged by letter informing the parent/guardian and youth of the allegation. This letter will include a fate and time for your youth's intake appointment.

Informal Supervision: The informal process can include diversion programs that do not require going to court.

• Formal Accountability Agreements (FAA) - An FAA is signed agreement between the youth, parent and the Juvenile Department that can last up to one year and may include restitution, community service, fines and fees, evaluation or counseling. The FAA extended, modified, or revoked at any time and youth may be taken to court if they do not follow the conditions of supervision.
• Diversion - A Diversion Agreement is signed by the youth, parent/guardian, and the Juvenile Department. This plan is dated for three months to give the young men and women we work with to get conditions of this agreement fulfilled. Conditions may include community service, a Letter of Responsibility, and/or and educational curriculum.