Summit County Juvenile Court

What Summit County Juvenile Court does

Summit County Juvenile Court, formally the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division, is a statutorily authorized government judicial entity serving Summit County, Ohio from a single facility at 650 Dan Street, Akron. The court adjudicates juvenile delinquency, unruly behavior, dependency, neglect, abuse, truancy, and traffic cases through a bench of one presiding Judge (Linda Tucci Teodosio, the longest-serving juvenile court judge in county history) and 14 magistrates. It operates seven core service lines—Delinquency/Unruly, Dependency/Neglect/Abuse, Traffic, Truancy, Probation, the Family Resource Center/Diversion, and a 100-bed Detention Center open 24/7/365—plus Supreme Court of Ohio–certified specialized dockets for family substance-abuse reunification (FRRC), juvenile human trafficking (Restore Court), and mental health dual-diagnosis (Crossroads). The Detention Center holds ACA accreditation (recertified 2024) and complies with JDAI standards, processing more than 1,000 traffic cases annually and operating diversion, CASA/GAL advocacy, victim-rights, veterans, and community education programs in partnership with Summit County Children Services, the Prosecutor's Office (co-located), Akron Public Schools, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Rahab Ministries.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and non-AI-native: a Proware case management system, an attorney e-filing portal (SUJU_PORTAL), JotForm for attorney intake forms, BridgePayment for online fine/fee collection (with a 3% credit-card processing fee), and Zoom for remote detention, truancy, and preliminary hearings. A full website redesign launched in July 2023 to improve public access. The court accepted its first Child & Family Leadership Exchange (CFLE) class under new court stewardship in January 2026, expanding its role as an inter-agency convener for Summit County's child- and family-serving professionals.

The court's business model is non-commercial. Primary funding comes from Summit County government appropriations, state RECLAIM Ohio grants administered by the Ohio Department of Youth Services, and Title XX/TANF pass-through funding for the CASA/GAL program. Secondary revenue consists of transaction-based filing fees and court fines—$63 for status offenses, $87–$123 for misdemeanor/felony filings, $0.05 per photocopy, $1.00 for certification—collected at the Clerk's Office. Services are not marketed; access is driven by court referrals, law enforcement filings, school truancy referrals, and self-service community intake. The entity is not investable in the PE/VC/M&A sense; it is a publicly funded institution whose value is measured in rehabilitative outcomes, certification standing, and per-capita service delivery rather than revenue growth.

Name

Summit County Juvenile Court

Legal name

Summit County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Website

https://juvenilecourt.summitoh.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Summit County Juvenile Court is a government judicial entity in Akron, Ohio, serving Summit County residents through delinquency, dependency, abuse, truancy, and traffic adjudication led by one Judge and 14 magistrates, with a 100-bed Detention Center and multiple certified specialized dockets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Juvenile Justice Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221), Courts (922110), Correctional Institutions (922140), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (92215), Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro primary industry

Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Problem-Solving Courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans, Family) (BPAIAFAG), Juvenile Detention & Youth Custody Services (BPAKANAC), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI), Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

Keywords

• Juvenile justice services
• Court adjudication
• Detention services
• Probation supervision
• Child welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Publicly funded judicial entity supported by Summit County government budgets and state funding
2. Filing Fees and Fines: Collection of filing fees for various case types (civil complaints, felony offenses, misdemeanor offenses, traffic offenses) and court-imposed fines and costs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Summit County Juvenile Court is a government judicial institution that adjudicates juvenile delinquency, unruly, dependency, neglect, abuse, truancy, and traffic cases for Summit County, Ohio. The court delivers adjudication, probation supervision, detention, diversion, family reunification, and community education programs through specialized dockets (FRRC, Restore Court, Crossroads) and a 100-bed Detention Center operating 24/7/365.

Product overview

Summit County Juvenile Court is a government judicial institution providing comprehensive juvenile justice services through multiple interconnected programs. The court operates as a unified platform handling delinquency, dependency, truancy, and traffic cases, with specialized dockets (FRRC, Restore Court, Crossroads) offering rehabilitative tracks. Core services include a 100-bed Detention Center, Probation Services, Family Resource Center with diversion programs, CASA/GAL advocacy, and community education (Parent Project, Human Trafficking 101). The court serves youth and families through integrated departments and partner organizations, supported by technology platforms for e-filing, payments (BridgePayment), and video hearings (Zoom).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Delinquency/Unruly Cases Adjudication and disposition of juvenile criminal matters (delinquency) and status offenses (unruly behavior) through preliminary hearings, pre-trial, adjudication, and disposition hearings. For minors under 18 charged with criminal offenses or behaviors that violate the law but would not be criminal for adults.
• Dependency, Neglect, and Abuse Cases Cases involving children who are not cared for (dependent), lacking basic needs (neglect), or physically/emotionally harmed by parents (abuse), including shelter care hearings, permanency planning, and legal custody determinations.
• Diversion Services Alternative to formal court filing where youth and families meet with case managers to resolve issues through case management, community service, referrals, and other outcomes without formal court involvement.
• Family Reunification through Recovery Court (FRRC) Certified specialized docket partnering with families where substance use contributed to Children Services removal, using wraparound services including treatment, case management, and weekly hearings to achieve reunification.
• Restore Court Certified specialized docket diverting juvenile human trafficking victims to safe, supportive care through mentoring (via Rahab Ministries), counseling, case management, and supervision. Offers Safe Harbor and Traditional tracks.
• Crossroads Certified specialized docket for youth with mental health diagnosis, substance use disorder, or dual diagnosis, partnering with community providers for treatment and periodic court reviews.
• Traffic Court Juvenile traffic offense adjudication including preliminary hearings, pre-trial hearings, adjudication, and disposition. Handles over 1,000 traffic cases annually with Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday afternoon dockets.
• Truancy Services Truancy and Failure to Send case processing through diversion or formal court hearings, with case managers assisting families in resolving school attendance barriers.
• Probation Services Community-based supervision for adjudicated youth using evidence-based practices, case management, incentives, and connections to positive role models to promote behavioral change.
• Summit County Juvenile Detention Center Secure 100-bed short-term holding facility open 24/7/365 for alleged or adjudicated delinquent youth, providing education (Akron Public Schools), programming (yoga, art, music, gardening), and maintaining ACA and JDAI standards.
• Family Resource Center Case management services for youth with behavior problems, truancy, violence, pregnant/parenting teens, and job readiness. Also processes diversion-eligible misdemeanor charges and provides preventative services to non-court-involved Summit County residents.
• CASA/GAL Program Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardian ad Litem program recruiting and training community volunteers to advocate for abused, neglected, and dependent children's best interests in court proceedings.
• Misdemeanor Services Case management for court referrals of youth charged with lower-level offenses or parents charged with failing to send children to school, filed officially and heard by Judge or Magistrate.
• Attorney Help Desk Weekly free legal assistance service (Wednesdays 9am-12pm) staffed by private attorneys helping pro se litigants with forms including Grandparent Affidavits, Custody Modifications, Subpoenas, and Service of Process. Available in-person and via Zoom.
• Veterans Resources Services for court-involved veterans and youth interested in military enlistment, including case management, navigation assistance, and connections to veterans' services and crisis support.
• Victim Rights Services Implementation of Marsy's Law constitutional rights for crime victims including notification, presence at proceedings, being heard, protection, and restitution through coordination with the Prosecutor's Office.
• Academic Resources Academic support for youth and families including educational transitions, credit recovery, linkage to alternatives, and collaboration with educational providers for case planning.
• SAFTE Program Staying Accident Free Through Education - voluntary diversion program for first-time juvenile traffic offenders educating them and parents on safe driving, meeting twice monthly via Zoom.
• Speaker's Bureau Community education program matching court staff with civic groups for presentations on juvenile justice topics including CASA/GAL, Restore Court, human trafficking, truancy, and detention.
• The Parent Project 30+ year-old parenting class founded by Dr. Roger Morgan providing skills to address destructive adolescent behaviors including substance abuse, criminal behavior, domestic violence, and school issues.
• Human Trafficking 101 Monthly education class for families on human trafficking risk factors, safe relationships, and resources. Separate sessions for youth (odd months) and parents (even months).
• Child & Family Leadership Exchange (CFLE) Annual training program for 25-30 Summit County professionals (social workers, attorneys, educators, law enforcement) providing inter-agency education on child and family services, founded initially with a $10,000 Akron Community Foundation grant in 1994.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detention alternatives reducing juvenile detention populations safely
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Summit County Department of Job and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding for the Family Resource Center. Executive Ilene Shapiro oversees the department. Funding through Title XX/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program distributed to support CASA/GAL program and court services.
• Annie E. Casey FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), a juvenile justice reform model that has proven effective in safely reducing juvenile detention populations. Summit County participates in this national reform initiative.
• Ohio Department of Youth ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBacks the JDAI reform model and provides RECLAIM Ohio grant funding administered through Court Operations for evidence-based practices and interventions.
• Rahab MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mentoring services for Restore Court participants. Each youth in the program is paired with a mentor who builds positive relationships through activities at community centers and Selah's Place.
• Akron Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Akron Public School teachers offer courses at the Detention Center including history, language arts, math, reading, and science. Credit recovery programs help youth graduate. Title 1 Program provides additional tutorial services.
• Summit County Children ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for dependency, neglect, and abuse cases. Partners with FRRC for families where substance use led to child removal. Located at the Juvenile Court facility.
• Local Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with multiple local mental health, substance abuse treatment, and social service provider agencies for FRRC specialized docket services. Weekly treatment team meetings ensure participant engagement.
• Summit County Prosecutor's Office (Juvenile Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuvenile Division of the Prosecutor's Office is located on the first floor at Summit County Juvenile Court. Handles prosecution of juvenile delinquency cases and participates in pre-trial hearings.
• Akron Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Lawyer Referral Service connecting individuals with attorneys. The Attorney Help Desk is staffed by local, private attorneys who assist with forms and jurisdiction questions.
• Community Service ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious community agencies partner with the Detention Center to provide programming including writing and poetry workshops, yoga, art, music, Spanish, library, and religious services.
• Area Schools (Responder Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative effort between the Court and area schools. The Responder Program allows school officials to refer children directly to the Family Resource Center for services as an alternative to court referral.
• Supreme Court of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifies specialized dockets (FRRC, Restore Court, Crossroads). Reports case activity to the Ohio Supreme Court. Provides judicial education and resources.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ): National membership and training organization for juvenile and family court judges; relevant ecosystem peer given the court's JDAI and specialized docket leadership, though it is a membership body rather than a court.
• Annie E. Casey Foundation: Founder of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) that Summit County participates in; comparable as a juvenile justice reform standard-setter and grantor whose frameworks shape the court's operating model.

Direct peers

• Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: Columbus-based juvenile court handling delinquency, abuse/neglect, and specialized dockets in Ohio's most populous county; comparable service mix including JDAI participation and certified treatment courts.
• Hamilton County Juvenile Court: Cincinnati-area juvenile court operating detention, juvenile justice, and specialized dockets under similar Ohio statutory framework; comparable use of magistrates, victim services, and community partnerships.
• Montgomery County Juvenile Court: Dayton-area juvenile court with similar JDAI affiliation, detention alternative programs, and specialized dockets serving an urban Midwestern county of comparable population to Summit.
• Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court: Largest Ohio juvenile court by caseload, located in Cleveland; operates the same categories of delinquency, dependency, and specialized dockets with similar magistrate structures, offering the most direct jurisdictional comparison to Summit County.
• Lucas County Juvenile Court: Toledo-based juvenile court administering delinquency, dependency, and traffic dockets; comparable mid-sized Ohio county jurisdictional structure and detention center operations.

Regional players

• Stark County Family Court (Juvenile Division): Neighboring Northeast Ohio county court handling juvenile delinquency and dependency matters; similar scale and rural-urban mix provides direct regional benchmark for operational metrics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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