Salem & Woodburn Teen Court
Committed to promoting brighter futures for the youth of today
Salem Teen Court serves youth ages 12-17 who have committed a first-time non-violent offense in the City of Salem. A jury of teens, with the guidance of a volunteer legal professional, determine an act of contrition for participants to complete and gives the offender the opportunity to have their record expunged.
Salem Teen Court sees between 70-100 cases per year. We strive to accommodate and support all teens, including access to technology and basic needs. Salem Teen Court is not only committed to clearing the record of the teen, but also to providing them the tools to succeed in society and achieve future success.
Exciting News! The Teen Court program through the Boys & Girls Club has expanded to Woodburn!
Quick Reference Documents for Participants
Key Partners
Teen Court is possible thanks to a partnership between Boys & Girls Club, Chemeketa Community College, Marion County Juvenile Department, Marion County Circuit Court and all the volunteers and donors from the legal community. Thank you for giving your time, space, services and skills!
Volunteers
Volunteer legal professionals are needed to serve as jury facilitators and judges. Teen Volunteers are needed to serve as peer jurors.
Contact Makenzie at mwinsor@bgc-salem.org for more information.
Donors
Thanks to generous support from Oregon Youth Development Division and many individual donors, this program remains available to youth in Salem. To learn more about the annual luncheon in the fall to support the Teen Court program, contact James Baker: jbaker@bgc-salem.org.
