Town of Flower Mound, Texas

2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
972.874.6000

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Municipal Court

Teen Court

Teen Court is a alternative, voluntary program which offers young offenders an opportunity to make restitution for an offense through community service, specialized classes, and jury service, allowing them to avoid fines and keep their record clear. Teens are brought before a jury of their peers, who sentence them to constructive community service and jury duty. This program seeks to deter teens from future unlawful behavior, while providing direct experience in the judiciary system and an understanding of their future role as a productive citizen.

Contact Information

972-219-3671

Teen Court

P.O. Box 299002
Lewisville, TX 75029

lyonkers@cityoflewisville.com

Lewisville/Flower Mound Teen Court 2012 Court Dates COURT begins at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Arrive NO LATER THAN 5:30 p.m. and plan to stay until 8: 30 p.m. All dates are Tuesday evenings. You can bring homework with you. Cell phones are to be turned off prior to entering the courtroom. Please no texting allowed as well. ADVISE your parents to drop you off at 5:30 p.m. and to pick you up around 8:30 p.m.
April 17, 2012 (Flower Mound) April 24, 2012 (Lewisville) May 8, 2012 (Flower Mound) May 22, 2012 (Flower Mound) June 12, 2012 (Flower Mound) July 2012 (NO COURT IN JULY) Dress Code Dress should reflect respect for the court No one will be allowed into the courtroom inappropriately dressed No shorts will be allowed	Flower Mound Location:	Municipal Court 4150 Kirkpatrick 972.874.3370
	Lewisville Location:	Lewisville Municipal Annex 1197 W. Main 972.219.3671

Goals of Teen Court

Hold juvenile offenders responsible for their actions and help them recognize the consequences of those actions
Provide teenage offenders with a positive experience in the judicial system
Offer youth volunteers and offenders an opportunity to learn about the criminal justice and legal system
Promote a positive relationship between the community and its youth

Reasons Why Teen Court Works

Youth learn to assume responsibility and be accountable for their actions
Reduces the crime rate of teenagers
Parents/guardians become involved
Promotes youth involvement within the community
It's totally voluntary
Gives teens an opportunity to learn about the judicial system
Wipes clean the juvenile court record of offenders

How Does A Youth Participate In Teen Court?

Commits a Class C misdemeanor within the city limits and is issued a citation
Appears in Municipal Court and pleads guilty or no contest
Pays a non-refundable $20 fee
Meets with or contacts the Teen Court Coordinator

Adult Volunteers

Adult volunteers are an important part of making sure court runs smoothly. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the Teen Court coordinator at 972.219.3671.

Adult Volunteer Duties:

Staff the sign-in table on court nights
Handle the jury assignments
Answer questions
Assist attorneys with cases
Youth supervision as needed

The Teen Court Hearing

Jury Trial

Each defendant is assigned a team of defense/prosecution attorneys
The Judge calls the case, the bailiff calls the jury, and the complaint is read in open court
The attorneys present opening statements to the jury
The defendant is sworn in and takes the witness stand

Jury Deliberation

After all testimony is complete, attorneys present their closing statements
The jury is led to deliberation room by bailiff and they deliberate until they reach a unanimous agreement on a constructive sentence
The jury is led back into the courtroom and the foreperson reads the sentence before the court

Defendant Responsibility

After sentencing, it is the defendant’s responsibility to complete the community service hours, jury duty, and any other required sentence
Upon completion, the offense is dismissed from the youth’s permanent record

Community Service

Community service must be served at a non-profit agency. A list of local nonprofit agencies will be provided upon enrollment in Teen Court. Special community service events are often available. For more information, pick up a flyer or call the Teen Court at 972.219.3671.

LEWISVILLE/FLOWER MOUND TEEN COURT SENTENCE GRID
	VIOLATIONS	SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Class 1
Includes but not limited to:	Speeding 1-10 mph Defective lights Equipment violations No helmet No seat belt Fail to control speed No turn signal Improper turn Anti-noise violations Squealing tires Parking violations	6-18 hours 1-3 jury terms
Class 2
Includes but not limited to:	Speeding 11-20 mph Driver license violations Failure to yield right-of-way Wrong side of street Unsafe lane change/passing Violations Fail to appear Disobey traffic control device One-way street Racing-exhibition of acceleration Parking in a fire lane Backing w/o safety Operate unregistered vehicle	15-30 hours 1-3 jury terms
Class 3
Includes but not limited to:	Speeding 21-25 mph Speeding- school zone 1-10 mph Failure to maintain financial responsibility Following too closely Disruption of classes Curfew violation (2 jury terms) Failure to identify Criminal mischief under $50 Possession/discharging of fireworks Possession of tobacco City ordinance violations	28-46 hours 2-4 jury terms
Class 4
Includes but not limited to:	Speeding over 25 mph Speeding-school zone 11+ mph Racing-contest for speed Passing school bus Leaving scene of accident Ran stop sign Ran red light Theft under $50 Possession of drug paraphernalia Alcohol violations Assault Disorderly conduct	42-60 hours 2-4 jury terms

Additional sanctions that may be recommended by jury:

Letter of apology to victim to parent/guardian
First offender program (counseling)
Impact program
MADD victim impact panel
General offender/theft intervention class
Written essay

Municipal Court

Teen Court

Contact Information

Lewisville/Flower Mound Teen Court 2012 Court Dates

Dress Code

Goals of Teen Court

Reasons Why Teen Court Works

How Does A Youth Participate In Teen Court?

Adult Volunteers

The Teen Court Hearing

Jury Trial

Jury Deliberation

Defendant Responsibility

Community Service

LEWISVILLE/FLOWER MOUND TEEN COURT SENTENCE GRID

Lewisville/Flower Mound Teen Court
2012 Court Dates