2018 State of the Court

STATE OF THE COURT REPORT | 2018 EDITION

CELEBRATING A FAMILY FOR EVERY CHILD

Over the last two decades, the Juvenile Dependency Court has collaborated with the San Bernardino County Children and Family Services Department to host an annual adoption finalization event. In 2018, hundreds of family members, Children and Family Services staff, court staff, and members of the community came together to finalize 86 adoptions at the 21 st Annual Adoption Finalization Day celebration, Our Treasure Forever . Juvenile Presiding Judge Annemarie G. Pace addressed the audience with a focus on what it means to “treasure” someone. When addressing the adoptive parents, she stated, “remember this day, remember the commitment you are making and remember why you are adopting these children.” The event brought out other activities for children which included a treasure map, balloon twists, face painting, and photo opportunities with the judges. San Bernardino Children’s Fund donated teddy bears with a special message to each adopted child which read, “Happy Adoption Day! The Love of a Family is Life’s Greatest Gift.”

JUVENILE

CASE FILINGS

FY 2017/2018

3,444

DEPENDENCY-

ORIGINAL PETITION

6,214

DEPENDENCY-NUMBER

OF MINORS

642

DEPENDENCY-

ADOPTIONS

1,526

DELINQUENCY–

ORIGINAL PETITIONS

1,082

DELINQUENCY-NUMBER

OF MINORS

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (SBCSC)

20