Teen Court seeks adult and youth volunteers

Due to social distancing requirements resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and now the surge from the Delta variant, Miami-Dade County Teen Court is currently holding virtual court sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 5 p.m. now that is school is back in session and will not resume in-person sessions at its physical locations until further notice. Please contact Miami-Dade County Teen Court via [email protected] for more information about the virtual court sessions.

Teen Court volunteers can help make a difference in the lives of young people. Youth volunteers can get a head jump start on legal and criminal justice careers. Adult volunteers have the opportunity to become a mentor. 

Youth volunteers can serve as a Bailiff, Court Clerk, Defense or Prosecuting Attorney and Juror. You can volunteer for four, eight or 12 months.

Adult volunteers can serve as a Judge, Youth Attorney Trainer, Jury/Courtroom Monitor, Workshop Facilitator or Tutor and Attorney Committee Member.

Adult volunteers are asked to volunteer at least 4 times per year.

Program benefits:

• Reduces recidivism to less than 3 percent
• Offers relief to the local justice system
• Develops responsible and knowledgeable civically-engaged citizens
• Provides ongoing learning and growth opportunities which impact all residents
• Encourages collaboration partnerships between youth and the local police department

Miami-Dade County Teen Court locations:

• Hialeah City Hall
• Miami Gardens City Hall
• North Dade Justice Center
• Richard Gerstein Justice Building
• South Dade Government Center

For more information, call 305-622-2592 or email [email protected]