Harrison County, Ohio

Juvenile Court

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Honorable Matthew P. Puskarich
Juvenile Court Judge

PAIGE WOOD 
Court Administrator
(740) 942-2088

SHELLY SHEPOSH 
Chief Deputy Clerk
(740) 942-8862

JUVENILE PROBATION
 DEMETRIUS CARROTHERS 

(740) 942-8515
 

PH: (740) 942-8862
FAX: (740) 942-8483

 

MAGISTRATE'S COURT  
Magistrate's Court handles child support matters ONLY

COSTA D. MASTROS, MAGISTRATE

MICHELE SLIVA 
Magistrate's Clerk
(740) 942-1336

FAX:   (740) 942-8483


Harrison County Juvenile Court

The Purpose and mission of the Juvenile Court is defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.01 and 2152.01 as follows:

  • To provide for the care, protection, and mental and physical development of children;
  • To protect the public interest and safety, hold juvenile offenders accountable for their actions, restore the victim, and rehabilitate juvenile offenders;
  • To achieve the foregoing purposes, whenever possible, in the family environment, separating the child from its parents only when necessary for his/her welfare, or in the interests of public safety;
  • To provide judicial procedures through which Chapter 2151 and 2152 of the Revised Code are executed and enforced, and in which parties are assured of a fair hearing, and their constitutional and other legal rights are recognized and enforced.

Matters Handled by the Harrison County Juvenile Court:

  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Juvenile Unruly
  • Juvenile Truancy
  • Juvenile Traffic Offenses
  • Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Offenses
  • Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Custody; Visitation; Child Support*)
  • Grandparent Power of Attorney
  • Caretaker Authorization
  • Civil Protection Orders against Juvenile Offenders


  *The Juvenile Court Staff cannot Provide legal advice or make recommendations for legal counsel.   


Juvenile Probation Services:  

The juvenile Court Probation Department is entrusted by our community to serve and support the youth and families of Harrison County.  We are committed to assist in the development of today's youth in becoming tomorrow's leaders and productive citizens through utilizing:

  • Accountability
  • Education
  • Community Services
  • Family Support and Guidance


CASA Program  

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)  - CASA Volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.  People from all backgrounds and walks of life can complete the training and become CASA Volunteers.  Every child in Ohio deserves a safe, permanent and loving home.  CASA Volunteers can help make that happen.   Visit us at casatuscharrison.org 

Jennifer Schandel, Director of CASA of Tuscarawas and Harrison Counties

Phone:  740-491-4148 (mobile);  330-365-3255 (office) 

Email:  harrisoncocasa@gmail.com;   schandelj@co.tuscarawas.oh.us 



Forms: 

Complaint for Custody-Visitation.pdf  (New Custody or Visitation  / Cost:  $120 per child) 

Motion for Change of Custody.pdf  (Change Existing Custody Order / Cost:  $70 to reopen each case)

Motion for Change of Visitation.pdf  (Change Existing Visitation Order / Cost:  $70 to reopen each case)

Request for Service.pdf  (Attach to all filings)

Motion for Contempt.pdf  (Contempt of Existing Order of This Court / $70 to reopen each case)  

Grandparent Power of Attorney  (signed by a parent of the youth, granting power of Attorney to a Grandparent.  Must be filed with the Juvenile Court)

Caretaker Authorization  (filed by a Grandparent when both parents are absent and unavailable to grant Power of Attorney.  Must be filed with the Juvenile Court)

OLD Local Parenting Guidelines

OLD Long Distance Parenting Guidelines

New Parenting Time Guidelines - Option One.pdf

New Parenting Time Guidelines - Option Two.pdf

New Parenting Time Guidelines - Option Three.pdf

New Long Distance Parenting Time Guidelines.pdf

Filing Fees - Click Here

Local Rules of Court
 

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