Teen Court

Adopting a restorative justice approach to reducing crime, Teen Court develops alternative pathways to empower youth to avoid further involvement in the judicial process by diverting them to community service. Youth are referred by School Resource Officers (S.R.O.s) and juvenile court counselors to Teen Court to have a jury of their peers decide sanctions that repairs the harm caused by the offense without marginalizing the youth.

We are currently seeking volunteers to participate in Teen Court, held at the Robeson County Courthouse in Lumberton NC. It’s a great opportunity for those interested in law, criminal justice, or public service careers.

Positions available: 

Juror: Serve as a juror in mock trials, where you’ll listen to cases involving first-time juvenile offenders, deliberate with fellow jurors, and help decide appropriate sentences that focus on restorative justice.

Attorney (Prosecutor or Defense): Represent the prosecution or defense in a courtroom setting, preparing and presenting cases in front of your peers.

Clerk:Begin each trial by calling out the case number and introducing the case to the courtroom. Swear in witnesses, the defendant, and other individuals involved in the trial, ensuring they understand the importance of truthfulness during testimony.