Teen Court seeks students, attorneys

El Dorado County Teen Court is looking for students in grades 8 to 12 to participate in the juvenile justice system.

Training will be conducted on Aug. 17 from 6-8pm in El Dorado County Superior Court, 495 Main St. in Placerville. Students should arrive no later than 5:30pm and dress in courtroom attire. Preregistration is not required.

After completing this training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases in which a minor has committed an offense, admitted to that offense and chosen to be judged by his or her peers.

Teen Court hearings are September through May on scheduled Wednesday nights.

Attorneys are also needed to mentor the students. For information, contact Jorge Orozco at 530.573.7964.