Local youth volunteers needed for Tahoe Teen Court

South Lake Tahoe students in grades 8 through 12 who live in El Dorado County are invited to participate in the juvenile justice system through the Teen Court program.

Orientation training will be held on October 1, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. After completing the mandatory orientation training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases in which a minor has committed an offense, admitted the offense and chosen to be judged by his/her peers.

"Teen Court helps youth gain real world experience in a courtroom setting," said Jorge Orozco, Teen Court Coordinator. "Students serve as attorneys, court clerks, bailiffs and jury members. Superior Court Judges preside over Teen Court and volunteer attorneys help students develop cases."

Youth interested in joining Teen Court must attend the training on October 1. Pre-registration is not required. Teen Court hearings in South Lake Tahoe will be held on Thursday nights at 5:00 p.m. beginning October 22, 2015 through May 2016.