Mecklenburg County Teen Court

The Teen Court Program provides an alternative justice system for teens. It is designed to provide juveniles with no previous convictions a second chance when they admit their guilt, agree to be tried by a jury of their peers, and take responsibility for their actions. Successful program completion allows the offender to avoid being processed further in the juvenile court system. Teens are trained by our member volunteers to be attorneys and jurors. Teens practice what they’ve learned in an actual courtroom setting.

Benefits of Teen Court

• Juveniles, as well as volunteer teens, learn to take responsibility for their actions.
• Upon completion of Teen Court, the Juvenile’s case is closed with no further legal action.
• Teen volunteers and Juveniles have an opportunity to learn good citizenship through the experience of community service.
• Teens gain understanding by participating in the judicial process.
• The likelihood of future delinquent behavior is reduced.
• Teens are helping teens — through positive peer influence, accountability and empowerment to effect change within their own generation.