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The Adams County Common Pleas, Juvenile and Probate Court, has jurisdiction over the General Division, Domestic Relation Division, Juvenile Court and Probate CourtAdditionally, the Adams County Common Pleas, Juvenile and Probate Court is responsible for the Probation department, which monitors and supervises those criminal defendants placed on community control as part of their sentence, drug testing, community service, diversion programs and community outreach.The General Division hears and decides allegations of serious crimes committed by adults and juveniles, civil matters involving contracts, personal injury, business issues, real estate issues including foreclosures, and all other matters not within the legal authority of the other divisions.The Domestic Relations Division presides over cases involving divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, support, and other family matters.The Juvenile Court, has legal authority over cases involving children who are alleged to be delinquent, unruly, abused, neglected, abandoned, or otherwise in need of legal attention.The Probate Division, hears and decides matters involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, and other matters. |
