Sentence Grid
Community Service
Sentencing consists of assigned number of
community service hours to be completed at a
non-profit agency, plus a required number of jury
terms. The Sentence Grid (shown below) details
the range of punishment for each offense.
Community Service hours must be completed
with a Non-Profit organization. It will be the
Teen’s responsibility to contact and set up a
work schedule.
Class 1
Includes but not limited to:
(6-18 C/S Hours and 1-3 Jury Terms)
Speeding 1-10 mph over posted limit
Fail to Control Speed
Equipment Violations
Seat Belt
No Turn Signal
Improper Turn
Parking Violations
Class 2
Includes but not limited to:
(15-30 C/S Hours and 1-3 Jury Terms)
Speeding 11-20 mph
Driver’s License Violations
Fail to Yield Right-of-Way
Unsafe Lane Change
Disobey Traffic Control Device
Stop Sign/Red Light Violations
Participating agencies include:
City Library, Christian Community Action,
Local Humane Societies, and Salvation Army.
Community Service Guidelines:
Contact an organization in your area within one
week of receiving your sentence to schedule your
hours. The Teen must arrive on time and follow
through with the times in which committed to
work.
Proper dress is required.
Teen Court is held on Tuesday night
beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Class 3
Includes but not limited to:
(28-46 C/S Hours and 2-4 Jury Terms)
City Ordinance Violations
Class Disruption
Curfew Violation
Criminal Mischief u/$50
Following too closely
No Insurance
Possession of Tobacco
Speeding 21-25 mph over posted limit
Speeding (school zone 1-10 mph over limit)
Class 4
Includes but not limited to:
(42-60 C/S Hours and 2-4 Jury Terms)
Speeding over 26 mph
Speeding (school zone 11 mph over plus)
Theft under $50
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Alcohol/Drug Offenses
Assault/Disorderly Conduct
NOTE: Dates are subject to change
For more information regarding Teen Court:
Teen Court Coordinator
972.219.3671
www.cityoflewisville.com
www.flower-mound.com
Lewisville
Flower Mound
Teen Court
What is Teen Court?
Teen Court is a specially designed court which
hears only certain Class C misdemeanor cases.
The individual cases are defended and
prosecuted by teen attorneys and the verdict is
rendered by a jury of teens. Teen Court provides
an individual a voluntary alternative to the
Municipal courts. Young offenders are able to
plea no contest or guilty and have their case
heard amongst their peers and instead of paying a
fine amount, their sentencing is with community
service hours and jury terms. If all requirements
are completed, the offense will not appear as a
conviction.
Benefits of Teen Court
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Authority for Teen Court
In 1989, the 71st Texas Legislature passed
amendments to the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure (Art. 45.052) and the Texas Family
Code (Art. 54.032) relating to the dismissal of
certain misdemeanor charges upon completion of
a Teen Court program.
Eligibility
Youths (ages 10-17) who are currently enrolled
in school may request Teen Court from the
Municipal Judge during the Juvenile Docket. A
teen may enroll only if he/she has not
successfully completed a Teen Court program in
any court in the past two years.
Failure to comply with all requirements of the
sentence as ordered by the Teen Court within
180 days of the Teen Court appearance, the case
will be remanded back to the Municipal Court
Judge and the violation may be reported as a
conviction.
Volunteer Participation
Holds juvenile offenders responsible for
their behavior and make them recognize
that the consequences are a direct result
of their own actions.
Promote a positive attitude of teenagers
toward authority by treating all
individuals with respect;
Provide teenage defendants with a
positive experience in the judicial
system, thereby reducing recidivism and
helping deter the defendant from
committing other crimes;
Establish positive relationships between
the community and its youth, which
creates greater understanding.
Cost
A non-refundable $20.00 administrative fee is
paid upon enrollment into the Teen Court
program.
Enrollment
After referral from the Municipal Court Judge,
the offender must contact the Teen Court
Coordinator to schedule an interview. Parent is
required to attend meeting.
Volunteering for Teen Court is an educational
and rewarding opportunity for both youth and
adults. We need teen volunteers who play roles
as prosecution and defense attorneys, bailiffs,
clerks, and jurors. Youth must be ages 13-18 and
attend schools or reside in the greater Lewisville
Independent School District.
Court Locations
Teen Court is held two times per month either at
the Lewisville Municipal Court or the Flower
Mound Municipal Court starting at 5:30 p.m.
Flower Mound Municipal Court
4150 Kirkpatrick Lane
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
972.874.3370
Lewisville Municipal Court
1197 W. Main Street
Lewisville, Texas 75067
972.219.3671
Dress Code is Strictly Enforced
Everyone attending Teen Court should be
dressed in clothing respecting the dignity of the
court and its proceedings.
No sagging or torn jeans (must be school
appropriate), pajama pants, shorts, tank tops,
midriff or halter tops, torn clothing, caps,
hats, or bandanas, flip flops or shower shoes
are allowed.
For more information regarding Teen Court:
Teen Court Coordinator
972.219.3671
www.cityoflewisville.com
www.flower-mound.com