§ 46-71. Findings of fact and purpose.

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(a)

Teen court is a highly effective court diversion program where participating youthful offenders are diverted from further delinquency by being encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and positively contribute to their community.

(b)

Teen court also serves as an educational program about the court system as it exposes teen volunteers to community service work, positive role models and the judicial process.

(c)

Florida Statutes, ch. 938, Court Costs, in Part III, Mandatory Court Costs Authorized by Local Governmental Entities, authorizes an additional $3.00 cost to be assessed on specified criminal and civil cases filed in circuit and county court to fund the operation and administration of teen court.

(Ord. No. 02-10, § 1, 3-12-02)

                    
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