What is Teen Court?

Teen Court is a program of the Juvenile Justice System. All of the court personnel, with the exception of the Judge, are youth. These are real cases in which an offense has been committed by a minor, the minor has admitted to the offense, and has elected to be judged by his/her peers. Teenagers are the jurors, the prosecution and defense attorneys, bailiffs and court clerks.

Who may participate?
Any El Dorado County high school who attends a mandatory training on September 13, 2006 and is willing to be involved for one or more semesters is eligible to participate.

When & Where
The Teen Court training is September 13, 2006 at 6:00 pm at Superior Court - 495 Main St., Placerville. Teen Court hearings begin on October 4, 2006.
Teen Court hearing nights begin at 6:00 pm. Please be to the courthouse by 5:30 pm.

For more information or to get involved:
Call Jeanette Phillips, El Dorado County Public Health Dept.
Teen Court Coordinator
(530) 621-7556