Teen Court was implemented in Sumter County by Gloria R. Hayward, Clerk of Circuit Court, in October 1997.
It is a diversion program for first-time juvenile offenders who admit their guilt. Guilt is not an issue in Teen Court, it is strictly a sentencing phase. Those who are accepted and successfully complete the program will have their charges dropped by the State Attorney.
Teen Court is based on the philosophy that juveniles judged by a jury of their peers are less likely to continue their unlawful behavior.
With the help of teen jurors and attorneys, defendants in Teen Court achieve a true understanding of the consequences of breaking the law and are held accountable for their actions.
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