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Chapter 7 Youth Court

Chapter 7 Youth Court. Youth Court. This alternative to the traditional court system allows nonviolent, first time offenders to submit to judgment of peers rather than a judge Offenders must admit truth of the charges and agree to abide by this court’s decision. Youth Roles in Youth Court.

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Chapter 7 Youth Court

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  1. Chapter 7 Youth Court

  2. Youth Court • This alternative to the traditional court system allows nonviolent, first time offenders to submit to judgment of peers rather than a judge • Offenders must admit truth of the charges and agree to abide by this court’s decision

  3. Youth Roles in Youth Court • Depending on model, youths can play any and all roles in court • Adults supervise programs, which are statutorily created

  4. Youth Court Models • Adult is judge, youths in all other roles • Youths play all roles, including judge • Youths play all roles, judgment by tribunal rather than judge • Adult presents case to jury of youths

  5. Youth Court Procedure • Police, school officials, court officials can divert defendants to youth court • Defendants must waive their right to speedy trial

  6. Youth Court Procedure(continued) • Administrator schedules hearing • Youth meets with attorney • Youth and attorney present case to judge, jury, and/or tribunal • Adjudicator determines disposition

  7. Youth Court Dispositions • Most frequently involve restitution, community service, self-improvement • Are geared toward rehabilitation rather than punishment • Are individually crafted to suit particular needs of youth

  8. Youth Court Authority • Authority is derived from statute • Only coercive authority is the threat to return youths to juvenile courts if they fail to comply with youth courts

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