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INFORMATION
SHEET
TEEN COURT DEFENDANT/PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
The purpose of Teen
Court is to keep juveniles from committing a second offense, repair the harm
cased by the offense, have the juvenile take responsibility for his/her actions,
and to help the juvenile become a positive member of the community.
The trial is a
sentencing hearing since the defendant must plead guilty in order to be eligible
for the teen court program. You
will be notified by mail of the date of your hearing or contacted by telephone
to set up an interview. If you have
concerns after receiving the information, please call the Teen Court
Coordinator, John Evans at (719) 269-0170.
All hearings are
held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of
each month.
Teen
court volunteers must arrive by 5:00 PM.
Important
information for you to know:
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A parent or guardian is
required to be with the defendant at all court appearances.
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Sentencing is determined by
a group of the defendant’s peers.
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Sentencing may include
payment of restitution.
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Sentencing may include
community service (volunteering for a non-profit organization).
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Sentencing may include jury
duty by the defendant at a later Teen Court hearing.
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Other sentencing options
are possible. Examples include
apology letters, essays, or educational classes.
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A fee of $50 is to be paid
by the defendant at the time he/she signs the Teen Court Agreement.
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The defendant has three months to complete the sentence unless a longer period is necessary to complete
the requirements of the sentence.
If you have questions or concerns, please call the Teen
Court office (269-0171).
Teen
Court is held here
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