If the teenage
offender successfully completes his
sentence, the case is dismissed. Failure to
comply with the Teen Court’s sentence will
result in the case being returned to the
appropriate court and a Final Conviction,
with Fines and Cost due and owing, will be
entered against the teenager.
How do I qualify for the Teen Court Program?
The following criteria must be met:
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Under the age of 18
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Enrolled full time in school, or a
program leading toward a high school
diploma or GED (If you fail to attend
school while in Teen Court, you will be
removed from the program)
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You have not participated in a Teen
Court program in the last two years
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Enter a
plea of guilty or
no contest
in open court with your parents,
guardian, or managing conservator
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Sign an Order agreeing to have the case
heard in Teen Court
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Pay a $10
administrative fee
to the Justice
Court and
a $10 fee to
Connections
How will Teen Court benefit me?
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If completed successfully, you or your
parents do not have to pay fine and
court cost. Which is expensive
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Keeps violation off your record
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If you are charged with a traffic
violation-you will not receive any
points on your driving record
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Gives you an opportunity to understand
our current laws
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Be a participant and learn how our
judicial system works
Sentencing
Teen
Jurors will assess community service
hours, jury
returns and educational
programs according to the Discipline
Grid.è
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How Do I Apply For
Teen Court?
You and your
parent(s) must appear before the judge
in open court and submit your request
for Teen
Court.
Therefore,
please call or visit our office and
speak to the
Court
Coordinator (830– 221-1133)
and ask for a hearing date for your
application to be considered by the
judge.
What
happens once I am accepted into the program?
Connections
will be notified of your
participation in the Teen Court program
and they will contact you and your
parents. You and your parents shall
follow and comply with all their
directives. Connections website:
www.connectionsnonprofit.org
This
court, upon successful completion of
the program, will
dismiss
the case against you OR if you
failed to comply, the court will enter a
final
conviction and you will have to
pay all fines
and court cost.
Volunteers
All
teenagers that would like to volunteer
to serve as a juror, prosecutor, defense
attorney, or bailiff and any Adult, who
would like to be the judge, please call
Connections.
The
participant must meet certain
criteria’s. For additional
information please call or visit
Connections website:
www.connectionsnonprofit.org
