Contact Information Charles Griffin Teen Court Coordinator (904) 548-4611

FAQ

Teen Court Competion 2011

Teen Court Competion 2010

Links

Florida Citizen - Civic Ed Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice Fernandina Beach Police Dept. National Youth Court Center United States Constitution Ready.gov FCCJ - Nassau

 

 

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What Is Teen Court? Teen Court is a program run by teens for teens. Teenage offenders between the ages of 11 and 18, who have committed a misdemeanor crime have their cases heard by a jury of their peers. The volunteer teens perform the roles of prosecuting and defense attorneys, bailiff, clerk and jury. A local volunteer attorney presides as Judge and is the only adult directly involved in the Court proceedings.

Nassau County Teen Court Calendar - 2013

January 8th & 15th& 29th
February 5th & 12th
March 5th & 12th
April 2nd & 16th
May 7th, 14th & 21st
June 4th & 18th

Dates are tentatively scheduled, Judge’s jury dates may alter as we progress.
Locations for Teen Court are Nassau County Judicial Annex located at 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Phone 904-548-4611

Student Volunteer’s are asked to speak with the Coordinator and get your e-mail information listed for posted notices.

Tentative dates / May be changed by scheduling conflicts or Case availability. Check the local Newspaper for announcements. Sessions begin at 6 P.M. until further notice.

In order to participate as a Teen Court Volunteer, you must meet the following criteria.

• You must be between the ages of 11 and 18.
• You must abide by the rules of the program.
• You must sign, respect and abide by the "Oath of Confidentiality"
• You must demonstrate maturity and sensitivity.

Student volunteers meeting the above criteria and interested in serving as jurors, prosecutors, defense attorneys, bailiffs and clerks are always needed. Training sessions for your role in Teen Court are scheduled periodically throughout the year.