In 4 years, little progress on lawsuits involving former juvenile center

In 4 years, little progress on lawsuits involving former juvenile center

The plaintiffs and defendants in ongoing litigation over the long-shuttered Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center, where children were allegedly sexually and physically abused for decades, have weighed in via court-ordered update on how the numerous pending cases should proceed from here. “It is frustrating, to say the least, that we’re now four years removed from (Common Pleas Court) Judge (Kevin F.) Kelly rightfully closing the juvenile fa…

Jo Co Commission Approves Juvenile Justice Lease Agreement

A lease agreement for an office to house the Johnson County Juvenile Justice Center has been approved by the county commission.County Attorney Tucker Ruby brought the agreement before the commission and gave details on the lease.The commission voted to approve the lease agreement with Bomber Mountain Civic Center for a rental fee of $500 per month.