2850 College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-736-0940
Please
note SCHOOL OFFICIAL SIGNATURE on page 4 & PARENT SIGNATURE required on
pages 5 & 6.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TEEN COURT
APPLICATION
Yes, I want to serve as a Teen Court
Volunteer!!
Please Print
Clearly:
Name
_____________________________________Date of Birth ________________
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
E-Mail
(s):_____________________________________________________________
Home
Phone:_______________________ Cell
Phone: ___________________________
Mailing
Address, City, State, Zip:____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
School
Attending _________________________ Grade in School __________________
Why
do you want to participate in Restorative Teen Court? _________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
I
want to be a part of the Teen Court Team for (check one):
|
_____ |
Rice
Lake |
·
the
2nd Monday of each month in Rice Lake* |
|
_____ |
Barron |
·
the,
3rd Tuesday of each month in Barron* |
|
_____ |
Turtle
Lake |
·
the
4th Tuesday of each month in Turtle Lake |
*The Schedule varies with
summer/holiday schedules); An email
“call to serve” (with time to report) will be sent; your placement on the
docket will depend on your responsibility in checking email.
Teen
Court runs year ‘round; other activities (i.e. band, sports, job) I am involved
in that will conflict with serving on Teen Court are:
___________________________________________ during the months of
_________________________________________________________.
During
Teen Court, I would like to serve as (see job descriptions on next page and
check all that you are willing to train and serve as):
|
_____ Juror _____ Clerk of Court/Bailiff _____
Jury Foreperson _____
Panelist* _____ Peer Mentor |
_____ Team Leader* for … ______ Barron Teen Court ______ Rice Lake Teen Court ______ Turtle Lake Teen Court _____ Registration Table Assistant/Alternate Juror* |
|
*you would need to come by
5:00 PM for Panelist, Registration Table & Team Leader; all others come
by 5:30 PM |
|
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In order to maintain the size of the jury, you
will be assigned to specific dates for jury duty. Once assigned to a date for
jury duty, we count on you to come! If you miss 3 sessions of jury duty, you
will be dismissed from Teen Court and no longer able to serve. Please contact Linda Hedding (call 736-0940
or email bcrjp@chibardun.net) if you
have a problem in serving!
2850
College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-736-0940
Job
Requirements and Descriptions
Requirements for ALL Teen Court Volunteers
·
Must
be 12-18 years old, in grades 8-12, and in good standing in your community*.
·
Must
be able to commit to the nights you agree to serve. If you have a conflict
which interferes with your ability to serve, you must notify Linda with at
least one week notice. If you miss 3 sessions, you will be dismissed from Teen
Court.
·
Must
be able to maintain the Oath of Confidentiality.
·
Must
be agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and behave with decorum during Teen
Court procedures.
·
Must
have received training in restorative sign-posts, code of conduct, and Teen
Court procedures and sanctions.
Juror
Job Description
Jurors report for duty on
their assigned nights to follow the Teen Court procedures and thoughtfully hear
the cases on the docket. They will be given the opportunity to ask the
respondent questions, as directed by the judge. Following the testimony, jurors
and panelists deliberate and determine sanctions for the respondent. A juror
will be selected as Foreperson. Jurors will share their opinions and
participate in the discussions. When sanctions are delivered, jurors support
the decisions made by the group and maintain the Oath of Confidentiality.
Clerk
of Court/Bailiff Job Description
The Clerk of Court/Bailiff
consults with the Judge prior to the cases on the docket and assists the Judge
in conducting the Teen Court procedures. He/She collects attendance during
deliberation and transfers the Sanction Sheet to and from the Judge.
Panelists
Panelists must have
regularly participated in Teen Court for a minimum of 3 sessions and have
demonstrated the ability to follow the Code of Conduct. Panelists will be
selected by the Teen Court Coordinator, based on the above criteria and the age
of the respondent. The panelists ask the respondent, parents, and/or victims
questions which help the jury to understand the nature of the offense, the
character of the respondent, and the harm which has been caused by the offense.
Foreperson
The Foreperson is assigned
during the jury deliberation. He/She guides the jury through the Constructive
Sanctions’ sheet and makes sure that ALL jurors speak. In the courtroom, the
Foreperson reads the sanctions, as directed by the Judge.
Team
Leader
Team Leader will assist
Teen Court Coordinator in contacting jurors for duty and assigning
responsibilities. He/She may also help with recruitment and training events and
act as a contact person in appropriate schools.
Registration
Table Assistant
Assistant would arrive one
half hour early to assist Teen Court Coordinator in set-up and registration.
During the Court sessions, the Assistant greets all the participants and
visitors who arrive for the Teen Court hearing and is responsible for the
confidential material and fees collected until clean-up time.
Peer
Mentor
A Peer Mentor sits in on
the Exit Interview with the respondent & family, answering questions about
the Teen Court process. A Peer Mentor
acts a friendly liaison for the Respondent, encouraging and assisting them as
they complete the Teen Court program.
2850
College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-736-0940
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TEEN COURT
CONFIDENTIALITY OATH
I solemnly swear or affirm
that I will not divulge, either by words or signs, any information about actual
cases which come to my knowledge in the course of Restorative Teen Court
presentation, and that I will keep secret all said proceedings which may be
held in my presence.
Further,
I understand that if I break confidentiality by telling anyone the names of
Restorative Teen Court respondents or any other specific details of the case
which may identify that juvenile, I will no longer be able to participate in Restorative
Teen Court.
____________________ ______________________________
Date Signature
2850
College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-736-0940
RESTORATIVE TEEN COURT
Reference for Teen Court Volunteer
Please have a Guidance Counselor or the Principal from your school complete the following:
I endorse ___________________________ (name of student) as a volunteer for Teen Court. This student is responsible, restorative and abides by the Code of Conduct for our school. And, to the best of my knowledge, this student also has the ability to abide by the Code of Conduct standards for Teen Court, as stated below:
1. I will maintain the Oath of Confidentiality. Those who violate the Oath of Confidentiality will be charged with Contempt of Court.
2. I agree to professional conduct and appearance: The attitude I portray toward the Teen Court process and the respondent will be respectful and I will give serious attention to the tasks of Teen Court. No food, drink, or gum within the courtroom or jury room. I will dress appropriately. No hats, shorts, sweats, or torn clothing. You will be given a Teen Court Polo Shirt to wear over your shirt.
3. I agree to use appropriate language.
4. I agree to respect the premises.
5. I agree to give respect to all participants in Restorative Teen Court.
6. I respect all advisors in the Restorative Teen Court Program.
7. I will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability, status, or nationality.
8. I will give a genuine interest in all persons served, and dedicate myself to their best interests, and helping them to help themselves.
9. I will not exploit the trust of Restorative Teen Court participants or the public.
10. I will accurately represent my education, training, experience, and competencies as they relate to my involvement in Restorative Teen Court.
11. I will seek assistance for any problems that impair my ability to carry out my duties in the Restorative Teen Court program.
12. I will act in accordance with the standards of professional integrity in Restorative Teen Court.
13. I agree to act as a law-abiding citizen in my school and community. When I have been involved in an incident which might compromise my standing, I will inform the Teen Coordinator immediately and abide by her decision regarding my future participation.
___________________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Reference date
Please print Reference Name & phone # here
2850
College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-736-0940
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TEEN COURT
VOLUNTEER RELEASE AGREEMENT – to be completed by Parent/Guardian
BY SIGNATURE BELOW, I AFFIRM, AS DO MY PARENTS/GUARDIANS, THAT I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN RESTORATIVE TEEN COURT.
Members of Teen Court agree to abide by the Teen Court Code of Conduct and the Oath of Confidentiality.
It is further agreed that the undersigned do hereby compromise and forever release, acquit, discharge, indemnify, and covenant to hold harmless, the Restorative Teen Court staff and volunteers, its’ employees, and officials from any and all actions, claims, liability, demands, damages, costs, loss of service, medical expense, and compensation on account of or in any way growing out of any and all known and unknown personal injuries, property damages, or any other type of damage, which the undersigned by hereinafter have individually and/or as a parent/guardian or custodian of said minor, resulting or growing out of the participation of the youth in the Restorative Justice Teen Court Program of Barron County.
EMERGENCY RELEASE
I,___________________________________ hereby give permission to _____Linda Hedding__________
Parent or Guardian Teen Court Coordinator
to call and obtain the service of a physician or hospital for medical or surgical care for
______________________________________ should an emergency arise.
Youth
I understand that a conscientious effort will be made to locate me or my spouse before any action will be taken.
Mother’s/guardian’s work phone _______________ Father’s/guardian’s work phone________________
Home phone__________________________________________________________________________
Physician’s name and number_____________________________________________________________
Hospital preference_____________________________________________________________________
Insurance_____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________ _____________________________________
Volunteer Signature Date Parent Signature Date
2850
College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-736-0940
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TEEN COURT
CODE OF CONDUCT
1. I agree to serve on my assigned jury duty dates. I will notify the Teen Court Coordinator in a timely fashion if I am unable to fulfill my duties.
2. I agree to arrive on time, with appropriate paperwork.
3. I will maintain the Oath of Confidentiality. Those who violate the Oath of Confidentiality will be charged with Contempt of Court.
4. I agree to professional conduct and appearance: The attitude I portray toward the Teen Court process and the respondent will be respectful and I will give serious attention to the tasks of Teen Court. No food, drink, or gum within the courtroom or jury room. I will dress appropriately. No hats, shorts, sweats, or torn clothing. You will be given a Teen Court Polo Shirt to wear over your shirt.
5. I agree to use appropriate language.
6. I agree to respect the premises.
7. I agree to give respect to all participants in Restorative Teen Court.
8. I respect all advisors in the Restorative Teen Court Program.
9. I will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability, status, or nationality.
10. I will give a genuine interest in all persons served, and dedicate myself to their best interests, and helping them to help themselves.
11. I will not exploit the trust of Restorative Teen Court participants or the public.
12. I will accurately represent my education, training, experience, and competencies as they relate to my involvement in Restorative Teen Court.
13. I will seek assistance for any problems that impair my ability to carry out my duties in the Restorative Teen Court program.
14. I will act in accordance with the standards of professional integrity in Restorative Teen Court.
15. I agree to act as a law-abiding citizen in my school and community. When I have been involved in an incident which might compromise my standing, I will inform the Teen Coordinator immediately and abide by her decision regarding my future participation.
I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Restorative Teen
Court code of conduct.
________________________________________ Email address: ________________________________
Volunteer Signature Date
________________________________________ Email address: ________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Violation of the Code of Conduct
is reason for dismissal from Teen Court. If you are serving sanctions, your
case will be returned to the referral source.