Teen court through

Description:A forum for defendants to explain their involvement in the offense A structured environment in which the words and actions of defendants who admit their wrongful acts are evaluated and judged by a jury of their peers The opportunity for defendants to accept responsibility for their actions by fulfilling the jury's sentence of community service hours and future jury duty assignments, both of which are designed to be constructive and rehabilitative. With the exception of the judge, a role filled by a volunteer attorney, teens fill all the roles of the traditional court personnel, including bailiff, clerk of Court, defense and prosecuting attorneys, and jurors. Contact Teen Court Teen Court is a program designed to offer non-violent first-time juvenile offenders the opportunity to be judged by a jury of their peers, accept responsibility for their actions, and make restitution for their offenses. Other courts employ different structures, such as a judge-panel model which includes a panel of 3 to 6 youth judges who collectively hear, deliberate, and sentence the offender. Participants are allowed eight weeks to complete their sentences after which time their initial charge is recommended for dismissal.

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