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What do I do if my child runs away from home?: Contact your local police agency and file a runaway report. If you live outside of city limits contact the Sheriff's Office or your local Police Department if inside city limits.

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1. Will my child have a record?: View the Juvenile Justice System Files and Records Brochure

2. How do I file a complaint?: For steps and procedures on filing a complaint, view the Complaints Involving Juvenile Probation Programs

3. What are the steps of the juvenile process?: View the information sheet: When a Child Breaks the Law in Texas

4. Does Rockwall County Juvenile Services operate a detention center?: No, we contract with Collin County Juvenile Probation for detention services located at: 4700 Community Blvd. McKinney, TX 75071
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5. What do I do if my child runs away from home?: Contact your local police agency and file a runaway report. If you live outside of city limits contact the Sheriff's Office or your local Police Department if inside city limits.

6. How do I report abuse or neglect?: Please refer to the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission website.