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 

  • Depending on the case,60-180 days of court supervision.
  • Complete volunteer hours selected by the judge (8-40).
  • Write an essay, or write a letter of apology to the parents and victim (if ordered by the Court)
  • Submit a video project about the impact of your violation on you and your family. This is in lieu of the written assignment. 
  • Pay court and class fees.
  • Pay restitution (if recommended by Community Court Coordinator). See Restitution Guidelines 
  • Depending on the case, a 6-week Early Intervention program with the Child and Family Center,  Vital Intervention Directional Alternatives (VIDA), or counseling will be ordered.

 

TRAFFIC SENTENCING CRITERIA

  • Depending on the type of violation, 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.

 

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