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1. What is Teen Court?

Teen Court is an alternative sentencing program that provides you the opportunity to keep the charges off of your criminal and/or traffic record. During the teen court hearing, you will be represented by a volunteer teen attorney and a sentence will be imposed by a jury of your peers under the guidance of a Municipal Court Judge.

View the Teen Court Brochure (PDF) to learn more.

2. Am I eligible to have my case heard in Teen Court?

The answer is yes in most cases, if the following criteria are met:

• Plead guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) in open court with a parent present, to a Class C misdemeanor
• You are between the ages of 10 and 18, or currently enrolled full-time in a program to receive a high school degree
• You have not been a defendant in Teen Court in the past year

3. How do I request my case be heard in Teen Court?

Requests to have your case heard by a Teen Court jury must be made before the Judge in a hearing in open court.

4. What are the benefits of having my case heard in Teen Court?

Upon successful completion of the Teen Court requirements, the case is dismissed. A conviction is not entered on the defendant's record. A $20 teen court fee is paid, rather than paying the fine and court costs in full.