Sample Laws Dealing with Teen Courts for Referrals to District Teen Court Programs

of the National Teen Courts of America And Teen Clubs of America, Inc.

A Not-For-Profit Organization

by Various Courts Dealing with Juveniles

Is Possible

Under Various State and Federal laws

Such as the Following Five Texas State Laws

Specifically:

Article 45.55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure allows the use of Teen Courts for the dismissal of misdemeanor charges on completion of Teen Court Program.

Section 54.032 of the Texas Family Code allows the use of Teen Courts for the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain cases on completion of Teen Court Program.

In Addition

Section 54.021 of the Texas Family Code allows the use of Teen Court in Truancy cases.

Section 52.03 of the Texas Family Code allows Disposition of a Juvenile case without referral to juvenile court and may involve referral to the District Teen Court Program.

Article 42.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures allows the use of Teen Courts under conditions of probation and deferred adjudication

In Addition

The District Teen Court Program also accepts direct referrals from other agencies, school districts, parents and other agencies.

The District Teen Court Program can also be used as a Community Service Site in appropriate cases.