Probation Officers
Paperwork Needed to Make a Teen Court Referral
In order to refer a case, Teen Court needs:
Probation officers can email referrals to [email protected].
Please call anytime with questions
- A signed copy of the Diversion Agreement
- A copy of the “960” or Juvenile Profile
- A copy of the Paper Referral
- A copy of the Police Report
Probation officers can email referrals to [email protected].
Please call anytime with questions
Appropriate Cases for Teen Court referral
Teen Court accepts 1st, 2nd and 3rd offense misdemeanor referrals. The most common offenses referred are:
Any teen between the ages of 12-17 who is eligible for diversion may be referred to Teen Court. Each teen must admit guilt to the offense for which they have been charged and be willing to complete the sentence assigned by the jury.
- Assault or Disorderly Conduct
- Domestic Violence
- Shoplifting or Theft
- Reckless Driving, including Drag Racing
- Criminal Trespass or Damage
- Interfering with the Peace at School
- False Reporting to an Officer
- Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol, Marijuana, or other Dangerous Drugs
- Possession of a Weapon
- Felony offenses (if approved by CA Office)
Any teen between the ages of 12-17 who is eligible for diversion may be referred to Teen Court. Each teen must admit guilt to the offense for which they have been charged and be willing to complete the sentence assigned by the jury.
