Washington County Circuit Court Division VIII was a newly created division in 2020.  Division 8 is governed by Judge Diane Warren.  Division 8 splits equally with Division 3, governed by Judge Dawn Egan, all Juvenile Dependent Neglect, Family In Need of Services, and Delinquency cases. 

A “juvenile” is defined as a person who has not attained their eighteenth birthday and “juvenile delinquency” is the violation of a law of the United States committed by a person prior to their eighteenth birthday which would have been a crime if committed by an adult.

Juvenile Justice System:  The government agencies that function to investigate, supervise, adjudicate, care for, or confine youthful offenders and other children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.  It is a collection of state and local court-based systems whose purpose is to respond to young people who come into contact with law enforcement and are accused of breaking the law.

The Juvenile Court’s mission is to protect public safety by holding adults and youth who come before the court accountable for their actions and providing them with education and resources so they are able to lead productive, crime-free lives.

Mission Statement 

The Juvenile Court’s mission is to protect public safety by holding adults and youth who come before the court accountable for their actions and providing them with education and resources so they are able to lead productive, crime-free lives.

Programs 

General Information

Diversions Program

FINS FAQ

Resources

Contact Us

Diane Warren
Circuit Judge

Washington County Juvenile Court

123 N College Av
Fayetteville, AR  72701

 479-695-1663 - phone
479-444-1749 - fax