Who’s Who in the Court Room?

While you are in care, you will work with many adults. Knowing the roles and responsibilities of the different people will help you.

What are all these legal terms?

When a child/youth is placed in the custody of the State of Maine, there is a meeting at court or a hearing. Here are some legal terms that you may hear while you are talking with adults about the court.

What? Even more legal terms?

The Department of Health and Human Services assigns codes to represent the legal status of children in care. You may hear some of these codes while you are in court.