WHAT IS TEEN COURT

• What is Teen Court?

It’s an organization for teens to teach them the laws of the land so they won’t have to appear in a real court or do jail time.

• Who are the jurors?

Students who sit and listen to the defendant and the case against them, then come up with the appropriate sentence to fit the crime. This teaches them what happens when the wrong choice is made. Everything you do effects another person in someway...

• Who are the clerks?

Students who help keep the records together on each case. One who calls the docket for the judge and help with other paperwork for the coordinator? This will help them learn filing, and secretary work.

• Who is the bailiff?

Student that keep order in the courtroom, assist the judge when needed. Announce the judge by giving the order “ALL RISE, THE HONORABLE JUDGE ____ PRESIDING”. This teaches them to speak up in front of the public. To give orders.

• Who are the attorney’s?

Students that have been trained by our local attorney to argue the sentence for or against the defendant. Chance to examine possible career opportunities. Learning valuable skills and public speaking.

• Who are the defendants?

Students who have broken the law and received a ticket for the action. Taking responsibility of their actions.

• What good is this teen court?

Educates the young about the law of the land. Gives the judges and attorney’s an opportunity to work with the teens before they end up in court.

Adult volunteers are given the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young Students learning the judicial system from the inside.

• What can I do?

1. We need responsible adult volunteers
2. Financial support
3. School support as well as community support
4. Ideas.
5. Help in some of our training
6. Attend some of our courts for support