Author: Jessica Kropog

Marion County
Teen Court

Teen Court is a volunteer program for any teen, age 13-18, who is interested in the judicial process. Community Service credits are given to all who volunteer.
Marion County Teen Court is designed to interrupt patterns of criminal behavior by promoting positive feelings of self-esteem, motivating self-improvement, and developing a healthy attitude toward authority. Teen Court is based on the philosophy that a youthful offender does not continue to be an offender when a peer jury decides punishment.
Teen Court cases are real cases where an arrest has been made and the charged have been processed through the normal channels of Circuit Court. The Marion County Prosecuting Attorneys and Probation Officers screen cases and when appropriate refer cases to Teen Court. Teen Court is conducted year around.

Board of Directors
Lt. Rich Danley President
Matt Delligatti, Vice President
Katica Ribel, Treasurer
Brent King, Secretary

Teen Court volunteers act as attorneys, clerks, bailiffs and jurors during trials of their peers. The volunteers determine an appropriate sentence for the juvenile offender.
Defendant Teen Court participation is entirely voluntary and requires a guilty plea prior to participation. This program is available for first time offenders only and the offenses may include: shoplifting, vandalism, possession of alcohol, disorderly conduct, trespassing, petty theft, tobacco use, or interference in a school function. Parent or Guardian consent is required for defendant participation.

Teen Court requires a cooperative effort among the Marion County Circuit Court judges, the Prosecuting Attorney’s office, the Probation officers, the Marion County Board of Education and local attorneys. The clerks, bailiffs, attorneys and all jurors are high school and middle school students between the ages of 13 and 18. These volunteers receive instruction and guidance from local attorneys.
Volunteers receive community service credits towards graduation!
Scholarship awards in the amount of $500.00 are available to one senior at each of our local high schools!
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE VOLUNTEERS!

Marion County Teen Court
Jessica Furgason, Coordinator
304-365-3805

Marion County Teen Court

Volunteer
Application

Name:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Email:
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Age:__________
(volunteers must be between the ages of 13 and 18)
Name of school:
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Applications may be mailed to the Teen Court Coordinator at 211 Adams Street, Suite 504, Fairmont, WV 26554.

marioncountyteencourt@yahoo.com
www.marioncountyteencourt.weebly.com