Teen Court

News

Allen Teen Court is holding its next training session on Saturday, July 11, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Allen Municipal Court, in the Community Service Room. See attached flyer.

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Teen Court is a program authorized by the Texas State Legislature which allows teens to sentence other teens who have pled guilty or no contest to Class C misdemeanor (punishable by fine only) crimes.

Allen's Teen Court offers opportunities for all types of students to get involved. Volunteers can serve as jurors, prosecuting attorneys, and defense attorneys. All of these roles are crucial to the administration of Teen Court. (Attorney volunteer positions require an application and training.)

Benefits of Teen Court

• Develop critical thinking skills
• Learn to work as a team
• Develop public speaking skills
• Learn about criminal justice
• Meet many different people
• Earn community service
• Gain experience for college

Teen Court is held at the Allen Municipal Court and it meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. If you are interesting in participating, please attend one of the court sessions for more information. You can also pick up an application or more information at the Municipal Court Front Office, or by calling 214.509.4393.