Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court, Judge Deborah G. Lang

08/19/2026

We enjoyed participating in the Summit Road STEM Elementary Back to School Night yesterday evening. What a great opportunity to share information about how we can support students and families. Have an amazing school year!

08/12/2026

After some weather related struggles yesterday, we are back up and running today, thanks to our amazing staff! Come visit us at the Hartford Fair!

08/10/2026

Thanks to our morning crew who braved the storms and rain this morning! The sun is now out and the Court’s afternoon crew is ready to answer your questions about the Court and related services. Come visit us at the Hartford Fair!

08/09/2026

Come see us at the Hartford Fair, the BIGGEST Little Fair in the World! Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court’s booth is located at the northwest end of the fairgrounds, near the Arts & Crafts and Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities buildings. We will have staff members there all week. Come learn about the services we provide and spin the wheel to win a prize!

08/03/2026

We are hiring a full time Magistrate. If you are interested, or know someone that is interested, please contact Court Administrator Mattie Klein at [email protected].

Successful candidates shall be able to: efficiently manage a high-volume Juvenile Court docket, including but not limited to, unruly, delinquency, abuse, neglect, and/or dependency, adult contributing, child support, traffic, civil protection orders, and custody matters; conduct hearings; preside ov...

08/01/2026

Come join us at Rally in the Alley today at The Works between 9 and 11 a.m. to learn more about helpful programs and services available here at the Court, and to help prepare students for the upcoming school year!

07/27/2026

Come join our team - we are hiring! If you or someone you know is interested in a career in Court Services (Juvenile Diversion Officer), send us your application/resume!

The Court Services Officer supervises youth under the jurisdiction of the Court either prior to formal involvement or after formal involvement; this includes supervision and enforcement of Court orders, as well as the development, implementation, and supervision of diversion contracts and/or case pl...

07/23/2026

Come join our team - we are hiring! If you or someone you know is interested in a career in Court Security, send us your application/resume!

This position is responsible for ensuring all persons entering the Licking County courthouse are screened to prevent the presence of weapons and other contraband inside the building and to provide general overall security for a safe and secure environment for the judges, court personnel, those doing...

06/30/2026

The Court’s Community Mentorship Program is seeking appropriate adults (must be at least 21 years old) to serve as mentors and make a difference in the life of a court-involved youth and ultimately help build a safer and stronger community. If you or anyone you know is interested, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Wade Kirk, at [email protected] / (740) 670-5374 for more information.

04/08/2026