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PLANO TEEN COURT
JUSTICE JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS
- A teen justice must treat each case individually, with objectivity and without prejudice.
- Must have an ability to communicate, work in a group, and be able to maintain confidentiality of all cases.
- Juror must be 13-18 years old.
DUTY
- Participate as a member of a teen justice panel.
- During the Teen Court trial, listen attentively and objectively to the facts of the case and the arguments, if any, of the attorneys.
- Assign (unanimously with the other teen justice members) the number of community service hours and any other reasonable conditions designed to hold the youth responsible for his/her actions.
RESPONSIBLE TO
- Plano Teen Court Coordinator or designated adult volunteer.
- Municipal Court Judge.
LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
A minimum of two (2) evenings a month for four (4) months.
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