Dare County, NC
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Teen Court is an alternative system of justice. It is a diversion program for participants to recognize the harm caused, the impact of their choices (personally, in the family and within the community) and repair the harm.
The creative and constructive sentencing in Teen Court is intended to educate, encourage skill-building, self-discipline and restore the offender to the community.
Volunteer opportunities are available for students in grades 7 through 12. Volunteers learn valuable skills and take a leadership role in helping change the lives of their peers.
Teen Court Leadership
The student Leadership Team supports Dare County Teen Court to positively influence the lives of young people in our community. Team members serve as role models for their peers and maintain high standards of conduct.
Students on the Leadership Team participate as clerk of court, jury foreperson, defense and prosecuting attorneys. Leadership Team training is held two times per month during the summer.
Teen Court Standard of Conduct
I will be supportive of other Teen Court members and adults.
I will display proper behavior during Teen Court activities.
I will use appropriate language during Teen Court activities.
During Teen Court sessions, I will wear clothing that is appropriate and respectful. Appropriate and respectful clothing is casual business attire. I will not wear jeans, T-shirts, flip-flops, ripped or torn clothing and I will not wear any revealing clothing.
Teen Court Oath of Confidentiality
“I swear, or affirm, that I will not divulge, either by words or by signs, any information about any defendant/respondent which may come to my knowledge in any Teen Court Presentation.”
Teen Court Schedule
Teen Court will take place in the Administrative Building (954 Marshall C. Collins Dr. in Manteo, NC) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
October 10, 2023
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
November 14, 2023
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
December 12, 2023
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
January 9, 2024
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
February 13, 2024
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
March 12, 2024
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
April 9, 2024
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
May 14, 2024
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Board of Commissioners Meeting Room
June 4, 2024
Teen Court
Location: Room 168 AND Room 268