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Teen Court...What is it?  TEENS WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE A BETTER COMMUNITY

check mark   Accountability
check mark   Community Safety
check mark   Increasing Competencies
 
   PROPERTY OFFENSE CLASS
A two-hour class focusing on the short and long-term effects of theft.
 
  SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION
Referrals made to Lifeways Advisors or The City/County Alcohol and Other Drug Program
 
  STOP AND THINK CLASS
A two-hour class highlighting choices and consequences.
 
  MADD VICTIM IMPACT PANEL
In this informative session, compelling stories from victims of impaired-driving crashes are shared.
 
  JURY TERMS
Defendants server on at least one jury panel in a future sentencing hearing.
 
  COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Volunteer hours are performed for a non-profit organization or victim in the community.
 
  OTHER OPTIONS, but not limited to:
Verbal or Written Apologies, Essays, Artwork, Counseling, Restitution, Mentoring, Tours of Facilities, Research, Interviews and more.
 
The Teen Court cannot sentence time at JSC, take away a driver's license, put youth on formal probation or add fines.
 
 
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