Teen Court is a real courtroom and part of the Vigo County Judicial system targeted at first-time offenders and designed as a type of deferral program. Cases heard in Teen Court include charges such as shoplifting, possession of alcohol, criminal mischief, and many other misdemeanor offenses. The Court, comprised of teenage attorneys and jurors, along with the adult judge, agrees upon a constructive sentence deemed appropriate.
Judges should be a local attorney willing to donate 2 hours twice a month (5-7PM) for Teen Court during the school year. Short training required.
