New Hanover County Teen Court

New Hanover County Teen Court Teen Court is an alternative system of justice for
middle and high school aged students who have been charged with a misdemeanor crime.

At the assigned Teen Court Hearing date, the offender will appear before an adult judge and a jury of the offender’s peers. Mandatory sentencing includes jury duty and community service. Other constructive sentencing may
include: letters of apology, essays, conflict resolution classes, etc. All Teen Court defendants have up to 90 days to complete sentences. Successful completion of the Teen Court

sentence results in DISMISSAL OF CHARGES. All Teen Court participants, both adults and teens, are required to honor the Oath of Confidentiality of all proceedings. Teen Court Benefits:

Offenders get a second chance to learn important life lessons about crime and punishment, as well as take personal responsibility for their actions. It can also lead
to a greater respect for authority and appreciation of property and rights of others. Student volunteers learn to work together as
community members, develop basic leadership skills, and experience the legal process first-hand. Our community sees a reduction in recurring criminal behavior by reaching young offenders at a crucial time. This also allows our court system to focus on more serious offenders.

Address

Vantage Pointe, Inc. , 20 N. 4th Street
Wilmington, NC
28403

General information

Teen Court is an alternative system of justice for high school students who have been charged with a misdemeanor crime. It is a diversionary court that keeps juvenile offenders out of the court system. Offenders must be willing to admit guilt and accept responsibility for their actions. A student’s parents must agree to allow and support their child in the program. Student volunteers assume the roles of the attorneys, court clerk and bailiff. A real attorney usually serves as a Teen Court judge.

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(910) 362-8000

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Mediation, Training, Facilitation

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New Hanover County Teen court is a program run by Vantage Pointe, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides individuals, families, communities, and corporations the tools, training, and support to build or transform relationships.

The program is offered to the community so that young people who make mistakes that result in misdemeanor charges may make amends to their community without having to go through formal court processes.

At the assigned Teen Court Hearing date, the offender will appear before an adult judge and a jury of the offender’s peers. Mandatory sentencing includes jury duty and community service. Other constructive sentencing may include: letters of apology, essays, conflict resolution classes, etc. All Teen Court defendants have up to 90 days to complete sentences. Successful completion of the Teen Court sentence results in DISMISSAL OF CHARGES. All Teen Court participants, both adults and teens, are required to honor the Oath of Confidentiality of all proceedings. Teen Court Benefits: Offenders get a second chance to learn important life lessons about crime and punishment, as well as take personal responsibility for their actions. It can also lead to a greater respect for authority and appreciation of property and rights of others. Student volunteers learn to work together as community members, develop basic leadership skills, and experience the legal process first-hand. Our community sees a reduction in recurring criminal behavior by reaching young offenders at a crucial time. This also allows our court system to focus on more serious offenders.