About+Teen+Court+(Allen)


 * Teen Court is an alternative program to the juvenile court system that provides graduated sanctions (penalties) for first time juvenile offenders.**

**Sanctions for the youth are determined by a jury of their peers, and imposed based on the severity and circumstances of the offense **


 * It is a "hands-on" educational opportunity to better understand our system of justice for offenders and for youth volunteers.**

**//__Eligible offenders__// are juveniles, ages 11 – 17 (check with your local Teen Court Coordinator to verify ages served in your county), who have committed first-time, misdemeanor offenses such as vandalism, simple affray, shoplifting, and certain school violations.** Students interested in applying for positions with Teen Court should contact their school guidance counselor or school resource officer for an application.**
 * //__Eligible volunteers__// are students, grades 7-12.

**Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention/Juvenile Intake Counselor** District Attorney's Office
 * Juveniles Juveniles completing Teen Court successfully will have no criminal record of the offense. **
 * Bought before Teen Court learn to accept responsibility for their actions by completing various sanctions imposed by a jury of their peers.**
 * Youths and young adults are educated about the American system of justice**
 * Youth are provided a peer group working together for awareness and compliance with the law. **


 * ** Positive relationships between adult community members and youth are built, enabling juveniles, adult volunteers, professionals, and others to take proactive ownership of their community. **