PLANO TEEN COURT
JUSTICE JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A teen justice must treat each case individually, with objectivity and without prejudice.
• Must have an ability to communicate, work in a group, and be able to maintain confidentiality of all cases.
• Juror must be 13-18 years old.

• Participate as a member of a teen justice panel.
• During the Teen Court trial, listen attentively and objectively to the facts of the case and the arguments, if any, of the attorneys.
• Assign (unanimously with the other teen justice members) the number of community service hours and any other reasonable conditions designed to hold the youth responsible for his/her actions.

• Plano Teen Court Coordinator or designated adult volunteer.
• Municipal Court Judge.