Teen Court receives cases exclusively from referrals. All forms can be found at the very bottom of this page.
Referral Process
Contact the youth and their guardian to discuss Teen Court as an option. Briefly explain the Teen Court program and recommend that the youth complete the program.
Give the family a Teen Court brochure, help the family complete the referral form, and read aloud the statements made by both you and the family to ensure that they understand what they are signing.
If you have any questions, call the program supervisor at (919) 856-5671.
Teen Court receives referrals from the following:
- School Resource Officers (SROs)
- Police/Sheriff Departments
- Juvenile Court Counselors
- Store Loss Prevention
Sending referrals to Teen Court:
Completed referral forms may be:
- emailed to Amy.Hall@wake.gov
- faxed to (919) 856-5673
- dropped off at our office (Wake County Courthouse: 316 Fayetteville St., Suite 610).
REFERRAL FORM
Eligible Harms and Plans
Please note: The Teen Court Supervisor has the final say on whether or not a case is appropriate for Teen Court. Therefore, do not tell families or the youth they will automatically be accepted.
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