Guidelines

All participants, including parents, must follow specific court guidelines. Please bring all signed and filled out forms to your assigned court appearance.

Before Court:

During Court:
  • Must attend the court hearing, along with a parent or legal guardian.
  • Must be prepared to answer the charges of the citation. 
  • Must be prepared to answer questions from the Judge about academic standing (grades, attendance), and to discuss future goals.
  • Parents must be prepared to answer the Judge on the consequences imposed by them on their child due to their child’s citation.
  • Must be respectful to all Community Court and Teen Court staff (including instructors and Judge), otherwise additional sentencing can be imposed.
  • Must sign Court Contract after sentencing.
  • Must complete all the conditions of the court order.