El Dorado County students in grades 8-12 are invited to participate in the juvenile justice system through the Teen Court program.

Volunteer training will be Sept. 26 from 5-6:30pm in El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Upon completion of the mandatory training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases where a minor has committed an offense, admitted the offense, and chosen to be judged by his/her peers.

Pre-registration for the training is not required. Students must be El Dorado County residents and enrolled in grades 8-12; private school students and home schooled students are also welcome.

Teen Court hearings in South Lake Tahoe will begin Oct. 17 and continue through May 2014. Hearings will be on scheduled Thursday nights at the South Lake Tahoe courthouse.

For more information, contact Jorge Orozco at (530) 573.7964.