Union County

The Union County Juvenile Department is committed to safe and healthy communities. We prioritize accountability while also striving to serve the needs of youth and families who are brought to our attention with care and compassion.

UCJD works to identify and respond to the individual risks and needs presented by each youth to:

• Perform fiscally sound and culturally competent strategies that promote the best interests of the youth.
• Provide victims with opportunities for restoration.
• Identify and utilize the least restrictive interventions and placements that do not compromise public safety.
• Hold youth accountable for their actions while providing them with opportunities to develop new skills and competencies.
• Contribute to the overall quality of life for the citizens of Union County within the frame work of public safety.

The Juvenile Department provides Juvenile Justice Services for Union County which include but are not limited to:

• Interviewing and assessing alleged juvenile offenders.
• Making appropriate referrals to diversion programs.
• Requesting court hearings and victims advocate services
• Participating in court adjudications, dispositions, and other pertinent hearings.
• Providing probation supervision, counseling services, and resource acquisitions (i.e. substance use treatment, mental health therapy, and residential program placements).
• Coordinating juvenile offender transports to detention and state institutions
• Providing 24-hour on-call crisis and support service.
• Facilitating resilience and workforce development training and education for youth and families.

Juvenile Department
Odin Miller, Director
1102 K Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
541-963-1012 Fax: 541-963-1038