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Just what is Teen Court?

Just what is Teen Court?.

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Just what is Teen Court?

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  1. Just what is Teen Court? “Teen Court is a legally binding alternative system of justice that offers young offenders an opportunity to make restitution for their offenses through community service, educational classes, and jury service. This allows them to avoid fines and sentences handed down by the criminal justice system. Teen Court tries REAL CASES with REAL CONSEQUENCES.” ―—Teen Court Association of Texas website

  2. As a defendant, Teen Court gives the youth a way to take responsibility for their actions without reaching into their parents’ wallets to pay fines. Also, besides becoming familiar with the justice system, the defendant is provided with valuable work experience and becomes aware of many forms of community service.

  3. Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 45.052. Dismissal of Misdemeanor Charge On Completion Of Teen Court Program A justice or municipal court may defer proceedings against a defendant who is under the age of 18 or enrolled full time in an accredited secondary school in a program leading toward a high school diploma for not more than 180 days if the defendant:

  4. Is charged with an offense that the court has jurisdiction of under Article 4.11 or 4.14, Code of Criminal Procedure; Pleads “nolo contendere” (no contest) or guilty to the offense in open court with the defendant’s parent, guardian, or managing conservator present

  5. As a volunteer attorney, bailiff, clerk, or juror, Teen Court allows the youth to experience the justice system firsthand and sometimes even influence their future career. It allows youth from all different schools, social groups, and backgrounds to become acquainted while learning how to work together. Being a Teen Court volunteer also lets the participant be recognized, not for academic or athletic talent, but for traits of character, such as responsibility, dependability, honesty, cooperation.

  6. Breanna Knight and Josh McClain go over their cases with Troopers John Riggins and Keith Jones.

  7. Sarafina Feldman working as the Court Clerk

  8. Amanda Sitton and Breanna Knight with their Teen Court patches and Judge David Perkins

  9. Some Cushing students being sworn in as jurors

  10. For the Teen Court Volunteer • Teen Court also: • Provides environment to discuss and observe the difference between appropriate behavior and inappropriate and illegal behavior and the consequences involved • Learn the basics of trial proceedings.

  11. What Can Teen Court Do For You? • As a member of your community, Teen Court saves your city thousands of dollars in labor costs and allows adults and teens to work together, providing mentors for the youth while allowing adults to see what fine citizens teenagers can be.

  12. 5 Referring Agents In Nacogdoches • Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 Judge Kerry Don Williamson • Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 Judge Dorothy Tigner-Thompson • Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 Judge LeAnn Goerner • Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 Judge David Perkins • Municipal Court Judge Juanita Springer

  13. Teen Court Staff • Teen Court Judge -Judge David Perkins • Teen Court Training Attorney - Mrs. Beth Brice • Teen Court Coordinator - Gae Mitchell The Judge and attorney volunteer their time to Teen Court

  14. Teen Court Rules and Dress Code • Girls – No shorts, No pants with holes/tears anywhere, no T-shirts with obscene slogans and no midriff tops. No short skirts and no flip flops. • Boys – No shorts, No pants with holes/tears anywhere, no T-shirts with obscene slogans. No caps. Shirts with long tails are to be worn tucked in. No flip flops. • No food, gum, drinks, or tobacco brought into the court room. • Beepers and cell phones must be on silent at all times in the court room. • Mr. Johnson has the FINAL say so on all clothing attire.

  15. David Bain – Defense Attorney

  16. IN THE TEEN COURT OF NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, STATE OF TEXAS Jury Summons Cushing isd student You are hereby notified to serve as juror for the Nacogdoches County Teen Court: Monday, February 7, 2011 Please arrive at the District Courtroom in the Nacogdoches County Courthouse (Corner of South Street and West Main) by 6:15pm, so that court may begin promptly at 6:30pm. If riding with Mr. Johnson, be at the Cushing High School at 4:30PM. Two trials are scheduled for the evening; therefore, we anticipate court will adjourn around 8:15-8:30pm. All trials are open to the public, so parents and friends are welcome. Also, you may bring a friend to sign-in as a juror with you, if they are in 7th thru 12th grade and attending school in Nacogdoches County. 7th and 8th grade students can only be jurors, bailiffs, or court clerks but, cannot be attorneys. It is recommended that you call the Teen Court phone line the day of the trial for any changes that might have occurred. (936) 569-8844 Please remember the Rules and Dress Code of the Courtroom! Gae Mitchell, Coordinator Shane Johnson, CISD-PD

  17. Josh McClain being accused of leading the witness. His response, “I AM NOT.”

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