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Teen Court
The Teen Court that was scheduled for Monday, September 19th has been cancelled due to renovations in City Hall. We will have our first Teen Court on October 10th.
2017 Gayle Price Teen Court Scholarship Award
L to R: Bill Price, Scholarship Recipient Katelyn Hughes, Valerie Barbre, Michael Price and Tiffany Perkins at the 2017 Teen Court Banquet.
What is Teen Court?
The purpose and intent of the Teen Court program is to involve young people in taking responsibility for their actions, provide service to the community, and to attempt to reduce repeat offenses with our teens through their education of the criminal justice system. It is a specially designed court that hears only certain Class C misdemeanor cases. It was established in the hopes that it will disrupt patterns of criminal behavior by promoting positive self-esteem, motivating self-improvement and helping individuals develop a healthy attitude toward authority. This program challenges both offenders and non-offenders to perform at their best ability to become integral members in the community and places a high priority on educating young people to the responsibilities of an individual, a family member and a citizen.
The City of Marble Falls in cooperation with Marble Falls ISD, Faith Academy and the Marble Falls Police Department administers the Teen Court Program.
All Teen Court sessions are open to the public. A parent or guardian MUST always accompany the defendant to Teen Court.
Who is eligible for Teen Court?
Any person who meets the following criteria may be eligible:
- Between the ages of 13 & 17 (some 18 year olds may be eligible
- Pleads guilty or no contest
- Has not been a defendant in Teen Court in the past two years
- Must remain a student in an accredited secondary school while completing the Teen Court sentence
- Has received a certain class C misdemeanor citation
- Speeding 25+ over posted speed limit
- Offenses in a work zone with workers present
- Fail to stop/pass school bus
- Assault offenses
- Drug paraphernalia
- Alcohol related charges
- Tobacco related charges
- Fail to Attend School cases
How do I request my case be heard in Teen Court?
If your citation was issued by a Marble Falls officer, you may apply at the Marble Falls Municipal Court office at City Hall at 800 Third Stret, Marble Falls, Texas.
If eligible, you will be given an application packet. This packet along with $20 non-refundable court fee must be completed and returned to the court prior to your case being scheduled for Teen Court. Defendants will be notified of their court date by mail so make sure your mailing address is correct and notify the court of any changes immediately.
Is there a dress code for Teen Court?
YES!!
- No Shorts, dresses or skirts
- No torn or dirty jeans
- No hats or caps
- No tank tops
- No spaghetti straps
- No chewing gum
- No flip-flops
- No facial piercings
- No midriff showing (even with arms raised)
- No clothing containing messages that are vulgar, offensive, obscene, or displaying alcohol, tobacco or sex
- Shirts must be tucked in
How Teen Court Works
Teen Court is scheduled on either the first or third Monday evenings of each month at the Marble Falls City Hall Council Chambers. After defendants meet with their defense attorneys, court begins, the defendant is introduced to the six teen jury panel, and the jury is informed of the charge against the defendant. After hearing the evidence presented by the teen prosecutors and teen defense attorneys, the jury decides what sentence the defendant must complete within the guidelines given by the court. (See penalty range below).
Defendants are given 90 days in which to complete community service and jury terms that have been assigned by the jury. Successful completion of the terms will result in a dismissal of the citation.
All Teen Court sessions are held in the Council Chambers at Marble Falls City Hall, 800 Third Street, Marble Falls, Texas.
Time to Arrive
Defendants: 5:00 p.m.
Teen Attorneys: 5:00 p.m.
Volunteer Jurors 5:45 p.m.
Defendant Jurors 5:45 p.m.
Teen Court Session starts at 6:00 p.m.
CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF
Note: Teen Court reserves the right to refuse participation for anyone who does not meet these guidelines and breach of dress code may jeopardize your privilege to participate.
Teen Court Penalties:
Penalties consist of Community Service (CS) and Required Jury Terms (JT)
Class 1: 5-15 hours CS + 1-2 jury terms
- Individual seat belt
- Vehicle equipment
- Parking
- Driver's license restrictions
Class 2: 10-20 hours CS + 1-3 jury terms
- Traffic light
- Stop sign
- Fail to yield/signal
- Following too closely
- Speeding 1-9 mph over the limit
- Noise violation
- Curfew violation
- Jumping from bridge
- Cell phone in school zone
Class 3: 15-30 hours CS + 2-3 jury terms
- Speeding 10-24 mph over limit
- Third party seat belt violations
- Speeding 1-24 over in a school zone
- Driving without a license
- Accident-non-injury / <$1,000 damages
Class 4: 15-40 hours CS + 2-4 jury terms
- Disorderly conduct
- Hand icap parking
- Criminal mischief
- Exhibition of acceleration
- Accidents-non-injury and / or > $1,000 with injuries and / or < $1,000 damages
Class 5: 25-50 hours CS + 3-4 jury terms
- Violation involving a collision
- Theft under $50.00
- Criminal mischief (damage)
- Accidents-with injuries and /or > $1,000 damages
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Mentor Attorneys, Anne Little, Frank Reilly and Eddie Arredondo Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Volunteer Jurors Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Attorneys Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Madison: Perfect Attendance Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Holly: Perfect Attendance Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Judges: Katelyn & Tatum: Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Shining Star: Cerez Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Shining Star Grace Ann Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Shining Star Tatum Teen Court Banquet 2016
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2016 Gayle Price Scholarship, Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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Teen Court Banquet 2016
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2015 Shining Stars - Holly Atkinson, Lyric Jones and Connor Flanagan
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3 Years Perfect Attendance - Connor Flanagan
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2015 Teen Attorneys
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2015 Teen Judges, Connor Flanagan, Jed Draper, Ariel Blaylock and Lilly Atkinson
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2015 Volunteer Jurors
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Ashley Peterson is recognized for doing an outstanding job as a Historian/Photographer for Teen Court
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Ashley Eckstein is recognized for doing an outstanding job as a Teen Case Manager for Teen Court
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All Shining Stars at Program
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Mentor Attorneys: Neal Kennedy, Anne Little and Eddie Arredondo
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Teen Attorneys for the State
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Teen Attorneys for the State Listen to Defense
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Teen Attorney Morrison does Closing Argument
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State Prosecution Teen Attorneys Atkinson, Jones and Cozby
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Teen Attorney Cozby does opening statement
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Teen Attorney Atkinson questions Officer
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Teen Attorney Jones asks defense witness questions
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Mentor Attorney Arredondo advises Defense Teen Attorneys
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Volunteer Juror / Foreperson Thompson reads the verdict
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Teen Court Intro 2014
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Excited about being here!
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Judge Explains Teen Court
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TC Intro Night 2014
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Teen Court Intro 2014
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Teresa Miller Welcomes Teens
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Ashley, TCM
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Teresa goes over procedures
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Teen Attorney Jessica
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Mentor Attorneys
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Newest Mentor Attorney Kama
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Mentor Attorney Eddie
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Teen Attorneys 2014-2015
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2011 Staff Training Volunteers
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2011 Training Night
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2011 Training
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2011-2012 Teen Attorneys, Court Staff and Judge
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2011-2012 Teen Attorneys
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2011Teen Attorneys Prepare Cases
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2012 End of Year Banquet - Volunteer Jurors
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2012 End of Year Banquet
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2012 Teen Attorneys Prepare their cases with Officer Turner
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2012 Teen Attorneys Preparing for First Case
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2012 Teen Court Night
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2012 Teen Court
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2012-2013 Teen Attorneys, Court Staff and Judge
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2013 All volunteers at End of Year Banquet
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2013 End of Year Banquet at Pavilion
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Teen Court Logo
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2013-2014 Teen Attorneys
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2013-2014 Teen Judge Lilly Atkinson
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2013-2014 Teen Judge Sean Lavoie
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2013-2014 Teen Judge Jed Draper
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2013-2014 Teen Judge Connor Flanagan
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2013-2014 Teen Judge Stephanie Hughes
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2013-2014 Teen Judge Leah Kennedy
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2014 End of Year Banquet
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2013 Teen Attorneys at Banquet
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2013-2014 Teen Attorneys at Banquet
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2013 Teen Attorneys for the Defense
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2013-2014 Teen Attorneys, Court Staff, Mentor Attorneys and Judge Pounds
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2013 Teen Attorneys Discuss Cases
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2013 Teen Attorney Atkinson doing Invocation at a City Council meeting
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2013-2014 Volunteer Jurors at Banquet
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2014 End of Year Banquet Award for Diligence & Dependability to Teen Attorney Ariel Blaylock
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2014 Shining Star Award Teen Attorney Lillian Atkinson
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2014 Shining Star Award Teen Case Manager Ashley Eckstein
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2014 Shining Star Award Teen Attorney Stephanie Hughes
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2014 Shining Star Award Volunteer Juror Kinsey Major
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2013-2014 Teen Judges and Judge Pounds at Banquet. These are all Teen Attorneys that got sworn in to preside over Teen Court for a night
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2013 Teen Judge Draper presides over Teen Court
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2013 Teen Judge Atkinson presides over Teen Court
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2013 Teen Court Bailiff Officer McIntyre
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2013 Teen Court Bailiff Officer Boucher brings the jury back into the court room after deliberations
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2013 Teen Attorneys for the State and Officer Cole
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2013 Teen Attorney Lilly with Judge Pounds
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2013 Teen Attorney Lilly and Mentor Attorney Arredondo
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2013 Shining Star Awards Teen Attorney Sean Lavoie and Volunteer Juror Ashley Eckstein
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2013 Shining Star Award Volunteer Juror Ashley Eckstein and Judge Pounds
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2012-2013 Perfect Attendance Awards at End of Year Banquet
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2013 Judge Pounds swears in Teen Judge Draper to preside over the evenings Teen Court
Contact Us
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PAY ONLINE
Marble Falls Municipal Court606 Avenue NMarble Falls, Texas 78654
Ph: 830-693-7173Fx: 830-693-4032
2018 Gayle Price Teen Court Scholarship
Application
2016-2017 Teen Court Brochure
as a Participant (Attorney or Juror)