In California, court-appointed appellate attorneys help safeguard the rights of youth in the juvenile delinquency system by reviewing cases for legal error and advocating for fair outcomes on appeal. Their work ensures that young people receive meaningful access to justice, regardless of financial circumstances. Below, you’ll find links to resources and articles to support attorneys handling juvenile appeals:
- Judicial Branch of California – Delinquency Resource Page
- California Courts Juvenile Portal: Juvenile Cases, Articles, Resources, and Trainings (JCART) This site provides attorneys, judicial officers, other professionals working in juvenile law with an extensive database of juvenile law-related resources. The material is categorized as “case law,” “publications,” “trainings,” and “legal and policy resources.”
- ADI’s Delinquency Fines & Fees Chart (Oct. 2025)
- ADI Article – Sealing Juvenile Delinquency Records (Updated Jan. 2025)
- ADI Article – Senate Bill 92 (2025) Juvenile Justice Realignment
- ADI Article – Senate Bill 823 (2025) Juvenile Justice Realignment
- L.A. Superior Court – Juvenile Delinquency Court’s Amended Competency to Stand Trial Protocol (2012)