Sentencing Criteria

Each teen will be asked to abide by the following conditions of supervision, in addition to their individual sentencing criteria:

  1. Obey all laws and orders set by Community Court and Teen Court.
  2. Report to the Community Court and Teen Court Coordinator, as directed.
  3. Notify the Community Court  and Teen Court Coordinator before changing address or school.
  4. Do not own or possess any dangerous weapons, nor remain in the presence of an unlawfully armed person.
  5. Do not use or possess any alcohol or drugs, and stay away from places where users or sellers congregate.
  6. Attend school and maintain satisfactory grades, attendance, and citizenship.

CRIMINAL SENTENCING CRITERIA 

  • 60 to 90 days court supervision.
  • Perform community service (8-40 hours).
  • Write an essay, or write a letter of apology to the parents and victim (if ordered by the court).
  • Pay court and class fees.
  • Pay restitution (if recommended by Community Court Coordinator).
  • Depending on the case, Vital Intervention Directional Alternatives (VIDA) or some type of counseling will be ordered.

TRAFFIC SENTENCING CRITERIA

  • 60 to 90 days court supervision.
  • Complete Online Traffic School class.
  • Attend the Youth Grove Memorial (1.5 Hours), and write an essay on the topic given by the judge.
  • Pay court and class fees.


TEEN COURT SENTENCING CRITERIA 

  • 180 days (6 months) court supervision.
  • Write an essay on the topic given by the judge.
  • Letter of Apology(s).
  • Community Service (20-120 hours).
  • Pay court and class fees.
  • Companion cases can not associate with one another.
  • Depending on the case, Vital Intervention Directional Alternatives (VIDA) or some type of counseling can be ordered.


*Fines are subject to change if there are two or more violations on one citation*