Boys \ Girls Club of the Redwoods Teen Center

The Teen Court program is open to all youth in grades 8th-12th. We are an innovative alternative to for first-time juvenile offenders to be tried by a jury of their peers. Probation officers refer offenders to our program and the offenders join with the understanding that they are admitting guilt and Teen Court jurors then decide upon a sentence. All court representatives are teen volunteers: the jury, lawyers, bailiff, clerk, and judge are all students. Offenders who successfully complete their Teen Court sentence have their records expunged and have the opportunity to then serve as Teen Court jurors. If you are in grades 8-12 and have in interest in volunteering, please call for training dates.