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TEEN COURT BOARD MEETING
MARCH 26, 1992
MINUTES
Attendance
Fritz
Scoma
Lucas
Miller
Kirkland
Chas. Thorn
Chairman Fritz called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Chairman Fritz reviewed with the Board an assault case that was
heard by Teen Court at the first March Meeting. Fritz was not
certain that the Teen Court was the proper place in which to have
cases dealing with violent circumstances adjudicated. Coordinator
- Kirkland felt that this case, being the first assault case heard at
Teen Court, was unusual. Board members Lucas, Scoma and Miller
also had concern over violent cases being heard. Miller moved -
seconded by Lucas, that no cases involving violence should be
referred to Teen Court. The motion carried unanimously. Judge
Thorn stated that he felt the Board could properly make this
decision and stated that he would review the cases accordingly.
The Board reviewed the assault case heard in March with Ms.
Kirkland. It was agreed that the sentence would be probated.
Ms. Kirkland stated that there was an assault case already
scheduled for the April Docket. It was agreed that this would be
the last assault (violence) case that would be heard by the Teen
Court.
Coordinator Kirkland reviewed with the Board the action taken on
Teen Court cases which were returned to the Municipal Court.
Coordinator Kirkland gave her monthly activity report. There are
14 cases on the April 6th Docket and 13 cases on the April 20th
Docket.
The possibility of revising the discipline grid was discussed. The
Board asked Kirkland to review this matter and make a
- recommendation at the April Board Meeting.
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Recognition of Teen Court Volunteers was discussed. It was agreed
that volunteers should be recognized at the June City Council
Meeting and a plaque or other awarded given. Chairman Fritz also
requested that Ms. Kirkland devise a"certificate" of some type -
to be signed by the Mayor and Judge Thorn - thanking volunteers for
their service.
Consideration of the policy regarding teen participation on the
Advisory Board was tabled until the April Board Meeting.
Board assignments were: April 6th Teen Court - Spicer
April 20th Teen Court - Lucas
The next Teen Court Board Meeting was set for April 23, 1992.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Mik Fritz - Chairm~~
Mar~h 27, 1992 ~