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SECTION I B <br />PROGRAM COMPONENT DESCRIPTION <br />COMPONENT ID # <br />COMPONENT INFORMATION <br />21108 <br />NAME OF COMPONENT: Orange County Teen Court <br />BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Teen Court is an alternative court program for middle and high school <br />students based upon the principles of restorative justice. First -time offenders are tried and <br />sentenced by a jury of their peers. Fellow students take the roles of defense attorney, <br />prosecutor, clerk of court, bailiff, or juror to carry out these proceedings. Local attorneys <br />volunteer to serve as Teen Court judges. Participants are sentenced to complete community <br />service hours and jury duties on future Teen Court cases. <br />Form JCPC/PA 004 JCPC Program Application <br />Form structure last revised 12/31/2012 <br />Department of Public Safety <br />