KNOX COUNTY TEEN COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUNTEER JUDGES
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Content Inside: KNOX COUNTY TEEN COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUNTEER JUDGES Teen Court judges are expected to read this entire manual before acting as a Teen Court judge. The documents on this site are the provided by the Knox County Teen Court Galesburg Illinois. I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is twofold. First it is to provide guidance and assistance to those attorneys and judges who volunteer to serve as a judge in the Teen Court program. Second it is designed to assist in achieving uniformity and consistency on the part of the judges throughout the Teen Court program. The manual begins with an overview of the Teen Court program including the requirements for eligibility the format of the proceedings and the benefits of participation in Teen Court. Following this explanation is a session proceedings outline/script which can be used by the Teen Court judge in conducting the session. Finally this manual contains guidance as to what to do if special situations arise during a Teen Court session which are outside the scope of the normal script and procedure. Be aware that your adherence to the rules of confidentiality is required. As a Teen Court judge you will have access to various case files and other pertinent records. These may never be copied or in any way removed from the court. Additionally you are not to discuss the cases which come before you with anyone or in any way divulge information which comes to you during a Teen Court session. Overview of Teen Court Teen Court brings offenders into a court environment comprised of peers from the local high schools. Teen volunteers assume the roles of defense /prosecuting attorneys bailiffs court clerks and jurors. The role of the judge is the only adult involved in Teen Court and this position may be filled by a program staff member or a local attorney who volunteers. Teen Court Eligibility Juveniles between the ages of 6th grade (12 years) and 18 years or senior in high school who plead guilty to misdemea ...
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