The Teen Court Coordinator shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Involving the Teen Court

  1. Receives referrals from County Courts, City and County Law Enforcement Agencies Juvenile Division, Juvenile Court Services (Probation Dept.) Juvenile Court and Local School Districts.
  2. Makes initial contact with youth and parents or guardians to schedule initial interview per Coordinator's schedule
  3. Interview Youth and their parents or guardians.
  4. Recruitment of volunteers.
  5. Training of volunteers.
  6. Attends all Teen Court trial sessions.
  7. Support, encourage and nurture volunteers. This includes awarding of certificates, social events, etc.
  8. Keeps volunteers abreast of any changes in state statutes pertaining to juvenile offenders.
  9. Originate Substance Abuse Programs, Prevention, Education, and Parenting Skills Workshop, Theft Seminars and any other workshops or seminars required for the Teen Court program
  10. Arrange for Teen Court Workshops

Involving the Community

  1. Speaking to, but not limited to, the following groups. (Entry to some of these groups may be obtained by contacting civic leaders.) 
      
		
    • Social Service Organizations
		
    • Service Organizations
		
    • Local Service Agencies
		
    • School Officials
		
    • School Student Leaders
		
    • Student Bodies of all Junior High and High Schools
		
    • Parent-Teacher Groups of all County Schools
		
    • Church Groups and Ministerial Associations
		
    • Chamber of Commerce
		
    • Junior Chamber of Commerce
		
    • County Bar Association
		
    • Law Enforcement Personnel
		
    • Other Potential Support Groups
  2. The Board of Directors and the Coordinator shall be in regular contact with the community media, informing them of Teen Court activities and events.
  3. The Coordinator is to assist other communities in establishing Teen Court programs.
  4. The Coordinator shall conduct seminars and workshops for school staff and personnel, college and university students, continuing education classes, etc.

Pre-Trial Preparations

  1. Prepare Teen Court forms and update them when needed
  2. Prioritize Cases
  3. Assign cases to specific times and courtrooms
  4. Assign and mail cases to attorneys at least 10 days before the trial
  5. Reschedule any cancellations concerning the attorneys, baliff, clerk or judges
  6. Arrange for volunteers to help at registration
  7. Train volunteers for registration