Specialty Dockets

Franklin County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court's specialty dockets provide focused services and intensive judicial oversight to help families address underlying issues that contribute to court involvement. These specialized programs combine court supervision with community resources—such as counseling, treatment, and education—to promote safety, stability, and long-term positive outcomes for participants.

Empowerment Docket

To explain the court's Empowerment Docket, which is a specialty docket for youth who are victims of human trafficking.

Family Recovery Court

This page explains Family Recovery Court, which is a specialty docket that helps parents who struggle with sobriety.

Juvenile Recovery Court

Juvenile Recovery Court assists in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders who have been adversely affected by drugs and alcohol by providing collaborative treatment, supervision and support, with the goal of helping each juvenile develop healthy attitudes and values necessary for reducing substance use and recidivism.