Teen Court
The purpose of the Lakewood Municipal Teen Court program is to provide an alternative disposition for juveniles who have committed and received a charge for a minor offense, and are otherwise eligible for diversion.
Additionally, Teen Court is looking for youth volunteers between the ages of 13-17. Teen volunteers actively participate in the justice system acting as defense attorneys, prosecutors, bailiffs, jury members and as the presiding judge
In the teen court process, a trial takes place in which teen volunteers serve in the capacity of the prosecution and defense attorneys as well as jury members to determine the sentence for a juvenile offender.
Teen Court is an excellent program for volunteering students to build their confidence in public speaking, follow through on possible career tracks in the justice system as well as the opportunity to meet other students throughout the Lakewood area with similar interests.
Times:
- 5-6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday during the school year (August - May)
- 4:30-5 p.m. includes presentations from justice professionals, school resource officers and others
- All trainings and court hearings will be held virtually (online) during Fall Semester 2021.
Contact Information:
Lakewood Probation Division
445 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
Chief Probation Officer Jennifer Zubalik
jenzub@lakewoodco.org
Direct: 303-987-7442