Probation Officers
Paperwork Needed to Make a Teen Court Referral
In order to refer a case, Teen Court needs:
Teen Court staff will pick up referrals at the Ajo site weekly (a bin is located near the reception area). Probation officers working at other divisions of the Juvenile Court Center can email referrals to teencourt@ywcatucson.org.
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
Teen Court staff will pick up referrals at the Ajo site weekly (a bin is located near the reception area). Probation officers working at other divisions of the Juvenile Court Center can email referrals to teencourt@ywcatucson.org.
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:
- Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, or other Dangerous Drugs
- Shoplifting or Theft
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Assault or Disorderly Conduct
- Criminal Trespass or Damage
- Interfering with the Peace at School
- False Reporting to an Officer
- 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.
