How are cases referred to Teen Court?
At the time a youth under 18 years of age appears in Municipal Court for initial appearance or entry of plea, the offender and his or her parent or guardian must request sentencing by the Teen Court jury. The presiding Judge will then enter the offender's guilty plea of record, provided there are sufficient facts to support the plea. The case will then be assigned to the Teen Court. The offender must plead guilty to the offense with which he or she has been charged before the case will be transferred to Teen Court.

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1. How does Teen Court work?
2. How are cases referred to Teen Court?
3. Who serves on the Teen Court jury?
4. Is there a dress code for Teen Court?
5. Who do I contact to volunteer for Teen Court?