The Community Court and Teen Court Diversion programs handle low-grade misdemeanor juvenile criminal and traffic citation cases.
Misdemeanor/Criminal Cases handled by TEEN COURT include:
- Curfew violations, truancy, vandalism, possession of alcohol, tobacco or drugs, possession of tobacco paraphernalia, trespassing, petty theft under $50.
- Petty theft over $50, burglary, brandishing a weapon, possession of fireworks, possession of Marijuana on school ground, public intoxication, possession of an air soft pistol, grand theft, possession of deadly weapon, battery on school grounds, under the influence of controlled substance, and vandalism.
*On occasion, the Sheriff’s Department may refer non-violent low-grade felony cases to court.
Traffic Cases handled by COMMUNITY COURT include:
- Speeding
- Moving violations (i.e., failure to stop, illegal U-turn, unsafe lane change, etc.)
- Non-moving violations (i.e., cell phone in hand while driving, provisional license violations, etc.)
Who’s eligible for court? Click Here for Eligibility Requirements
What’s the difference between Teen & Community Court? Teen Court & Traffic Court Descriptions
