Juvenile Probation

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To better serve the voters of Fort Bend County, the Office of Elections Administration will be closed Monday July 30, 2018 through Wednesday August 1, 2018 to allow departmental staff to attend Election Law training conducted by the Texas Secretary of State.

The office will resume normal hours on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

John Oldham

Election Administrator

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Rosenberg Location:

Larry Lerma

Mr. Lerma was born and raised in Rosenberg, Texas.  He has been in construction for the last seven years, doing mostly framing, concrete and cabinetry work.  Mr. Lerma has owned Larry’s Signs, a sign business, for the last 18 years.  When Mr. Lerma is not making signs, he is making some woodcraft projects for the holidays.  Mr. Lerma attends a local church and has been a Sunday school teacher for high school students for the last 15 years.  He also loves teaching youth how to play basketball.  Mr. Lerma encourages his students to find their passion and work on that, so when you are working it is fun and not just a job.

 

 

 

 

Arcola Location:

Dan Coleff

Mr. Coleff is a lifetime woodworker with a diverse science and engineering background.  He is committed to keeping the industrial arts alive in our current culture.  Mr. Coleff believes that skilled trades are still a large part of the present and our future.

Mr. Coleff has been involved in the industrial arts for over 50 years.  He attended an industrial arts program in high school which included woodworking, cabinetry, mechanical drawing, furniture design, machine shop, sheet metal working, welding, forging, foundry, and basic carpentry. He is passionate about passing on these learnings to his students. He preaches safety and fundamentals to instill confidence and a command over the tools and machinery.

After working 20 years in the field of mechanical engineering, Mr. Coleff obtained a master’s degree in Geology from The University of Houston.  He built shops and labs from the ground up at the University of Houston, Shell, and NASA.  Mr. Coleff also taught students general shop and lab practices at NASA.

His most recent designs are a combination of wood and metal, while integrating the use of glass or stone. He has been commissioned to build pieces and do work for commercial restaurants as well as private residences. Mr. Coleff is also a musician and photographer.

The Fort Bend County Juvenile Leadership Academy (JLA) is a residential treatment program designed to provide a positive, supportive, and structured learning environment with high expectations for all residents. Serving both male and female youth, JLA offers a safe, secure setting for those requiring more intensive services and supervision than can be provided at home. The program operates within the juvenile detention center, with an average length of stay of approximately six months. Residents receive a quality education through the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District while living in dorms and earning daily points in various areas to progress through the program. JLA follows a four-level structure-Leader in Training, Junior Leader, Senior Leader, and Dorm Leader-requiring all residents to successfully complete each stage before exiting the program.

To support personal growth, accountability, and self-discipline, JLA provides structured routines, counseling services, and skill development opportunities. Youth participate in individual, group, and family counseling through the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Psychology Department. The program focuses on positive decision-making, interpersonal skills, and responsible behavior, equipping residents with the tools needed to become contributing members of society.

Additionally, JLA offers vocational training opportunities in fields such as carpentry, welding, HVAC, cosmetology, and horticulture, helping youth develop practical skills for future employment and career pathways. To broaden their horizons, residents also participate in college tours, field trips, and visits from guest speakers representing various professions. These experiences expose youth to different career options, higher education opportunities, and real-world success stories, inspiring them to set and achieve personal and professional goals.

Family engagement is a vital component of the JLA program. Families play an active role in their child's growth and development through participation in family counseling and special events. One key event is Family Fun Day, where families come together to strengthen relationships, support their child's progress, and build a sense of community. These interactions reinforce the importance of a strong support system and encourage positive family connections that contribute to long-term success.

To further prepare youth for independence, JLA provides Driver's Education and Financial Literacy programs. Through Driver's Education, eligible residents learn essential road safety, traffic laws, and driving skills to help them obtain a driver's license. The Financial Literacy program teaches youth practical money management skills, including budgeting, saving, credit awareness, and responsible spending. These life skills empower residents to make informed financial decisions and successfully transition into adulthood.

With a focus on positive decision-making and personal development, JLA strives to empower every youth to build a brighter future and become a productive member of society.

Sealing of the Files

Although juvenile records are protected and can be shared only with limited entities, the law provides a mechanism to seal certain records to provide even greater protection. Sealing is similar to the adult concept of expunction, except that the records are not fully destroyed.

Juvenile records meeting the following criteria will qualify for the Courts to complete the sealing process on their behalf:

• the juvenile must be at least 19-years-old
• no felony adjudications
• no pending cases, juvenile or adult
• no adult convictions of a jailable misdemeanor or felony offense(s)

If the juvenile meets the above criteria, the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department will prepare a sealing order for the juveniles referral(s) and submit it to the Court on the juveniles behalf.  Once the sealing order has been signed by the assigned Court, the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department, prosecutor, law enforcement entity, and public or private agency having custody of or providing supervision or services to juvenile will seal all records relating to the juvenile.

If the juvenile does not meet the criteria for the juvenile Court to complete the sealing process, the juvenile may complete the sealing process on their own behalf.  The following information will be needed to complete the sealing process:

• referral date
• offense(s) (including the offense code)
• date of offense
• referring agency
• case number
• level of offense(s) – misdemeanor or felony
• disposition and disposition date
• the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department’s PID number
• SID number from DPS
• TRN number from DPS
• Fort Bend County cause number and Court assigned (if applicable)
• names and addresses of each agency sealing order must be sent to

 

The above information may be requested in the following manners:

• in person at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department 122 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas
• by fax 832-471-1854
• by e-mail juvrecords@fortbendcountytx.gov

For the juvenile to receive sealing information, a records request must be accompanied by the records request form as well as a copy of a valid picture identification.  Notation that the information is for sealing purposes MUST be written on the request form.  Once identity is confirmed, necessary information for sealing purposes will be released.

Example applications and court orders may be found on the Juvenile Law website:  https://juvenilelaw.org/resources/forms/

The impacts of a juvenile record being sealed are as follows:

• The juvenile is not required to state in any proceeding or application for employment, licensing, admission, housing, or other public or private benefit that he or she was ever a party to a proceeding in the juvenile system.
• All entities receiving a sealing order must reply “no record exists” in response to an inquiry in any matter.
• The adjudication is vacated and the proceeding is dismissed and treated as if it had never occurred, unless the record is later unsealed as allowed by law.
• The information in the record, the fact that the records once existed or the person’s denial of the existence of the records or the person’s involvement in a juvenile matter may not be used against the person in any manner, including in a perjury prosecution or other criminal proceeding, a civil proceeding (including an administrative proceeding involving a governmental entity), an application process for licensing or certification, or an admission, employment, or housing decision.

Additional information regarding sealing of the files can be found on the Sealing of Files (English)  and  Sealing of Files (Spanish)  pamphlets

The F.I.R.S.T. Program
“Families Implementing Respect Safety and Trust”

The FIRST Program is a specialized program designed for adolescents who have been referred to the juvenile probation department for Assault Family Violence offenses and whom struggle with family dysfunction, repeat conflict and poor communication skills.  With the FIRST program, adolescents and their families will be provided with the tools and resources to build a healthy relationship. The FIRST program will hold adolescents accountable for their behaviors and strive to enhance family functioning by improving family system accountability, self-control skills, decision-making skills, and adolescent –parent interactions.

 

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