Who is responsible for paying the fines and costs assessed by the District Justice in a case involving a child?

It is the defendant’s responsibility to pay the fines and costs, and since the child is the defendant in this matter, it is the child’s responsibility.

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1. What happens when a juvenile is referred to the Juvenile Probation Department?
2. May a juvenile be fingerprinted or photographed?
3. What happens when a juvenile is detained?
4. Are certain cases involving juveniles handled by the District Justice?
5. Who is responsible for paying the fines and costs assessed by the District Justice in a case involving a child?
6. Are parents responsible for paying for all of the damages caused by their children?
7. How many cases does the Fayette County Juvenile Probation Office handle?
8. What are the qualifications to become a Juvenile Probation Officer?
9. Does the Fayette County Juvenile Probation Office accept interns?