Superior Court Juvenile Division

The Mission of the Juvenile Court is:

  • To provide children and their families access to services designed to prevent and eliminate child abuse and neglect in Lake County;
  • To enhance the safety of our community by reducing and finally eliminating juvenile delinquency through prevention and intervention programs;
  • To secure a safe and permanent home for every child in need;
  • To assist families in providing stability and economic security for children born to single parents;
  • To secure an adoptive home for every child available for adoption;
  • To act in the best interest of all children appearing before the Court, balancing the child’s needs with the family’s rights and the community’s best interests and concerns.

Programs

The Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division, emphasizes programs that will offer a positive influence on each child who is detained.  These programs stress specific factors and offer the following: 

  1. A secure setting where external controls provide a safe, clean and orderly living environment;
  2. Programs of constructive activities, which include education and recreation.
  3. Individual guidance from staff members.
  4. Accurate record keeping of the child’s behavior in order to assess the child’s needs.

While in detention, children will experience programs designed to meet and positively influence their educational, emotional and behavioral needs.  Limits and controls are also an important part of the programs designed to guide the child toward socially acceptable behavior.

     


     

    The Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex is conveniently located 1 ½ miles South of the intersection of US 30 and Taft, on 93rd Avenue, just North of the Lake County Government Complex.

     


      Our Team

      Thomas P.

      Thomas P. Stefaniak, Jr.

      Senior Judge

      Joann

      Joann Price

      Magistrate, Court Room #1

      Robert G.

      Robert G. Vann

      Magistrate, Court Room #2

      Aimee M.

      Aimee M. Talian

      Magistrate, Court Room #3

      Timothy

      Timothy Haraminac

      Referee, Court Room #4

      Matthew

      Matthew Gruett

      Magistrate, Court Room #6

      Katherine

      Katherine Garza

      Magistrate, Court Room #8

      Timothy

      Timothy Ormes

      Magistrate, IV-D Gary

      Timothy

      Timothy Gericke

      Chief Deputy

      Ron

      Ron Zochalski

      COO

      Michael

      Michael Gullette

      Personnel Administrator

      Kevin

      Kevin Elkins

      Chief Probation Officer

      Beth L.

      Beth L. Rechlicz MSW

      Deputy Chief Probation Officer

      Daniel

      Daniel Draves

      Director, Juvenile Detention Services

      Sherri

      Sherri Sambor

      Administrative Assistant to the Judge

      Christopher

      Christopher Anderson

      Director, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

      Contact

       3000 W. 93rd Ave
      Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex
      Crown Point, IN 46307

      Phone: (219) 660-6900
      Fax: (219) 736-6209

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      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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