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Youth Court is a peer
diversion program that received initial authority to operate from the Jackson County Family Court. Cases in Youth Court are referred by local police departments. Juveniles that successfully complete, will have their record expunged at age 18.
The goal is to hold juvenile offenders accountable for delinquent behaviors while providing positive sanctions to reduce involvement in crime.
Independence:
Eastern Jackson County:
-Incorporated in 1985
as a non-profit organization.
-First peer court program in the Midwest and in Missouri.
-One of the ten oldest continuously operating peer courts in United States.
-City of Independence
also gave authority to
IYC by ordinance.
-Incorporated in 1989
as a non-profit organization.
-The third oldest continuously
operating peer court in Missouri.
-One of the 25 oldest peer courts in the
United States.
-EJCYC handles 9 different
local jurisdictions.
Independence Youth Court Case Referrals
Independence Youth Court receives cases from the Independence Police Department and on certain occasions from the Jackson County Family Court. In 2023, IYC received 891 cases and adjudicated 761 juveniles.
Eastern Jackson County Youth Court case referrals from:
In 2023, EJCYC received 468 referrals
and adjudicated 441 juveniles.
Judge
Makes decisions on the court sentences.
Prosecutor
Defense
Represents the City or County.
Attorney that represents the accused juvenile.
Clerk
Keeps records of the cases on the court dockets.
Bailiff
Calls court cases and witnesses.
Board Members
Police &
VIPS
Attorneys &
Law Students
C
75%
Minimum
Grades
To Pass Bar Exam
Good Citzen
Offenses
Delinquent
Minor Weapon
Alcohol, Drug Paraphernalia,
Tobacco/ Vape Products
Status
Offenses
Free Educational Classes
Advanced Alcohol and Drug (AAD)– all cases involving alcohol or drugs
Anger Management/Anti-Bullying (AM)– all first-time offenders charged with cases of bullying, disorderly conduct or assault
Anger Management II and Decision Making (AM2)– all repeat offenders charged with assault, disorderly conduct or harassment, or any youth aged 15 or older charged with assault, disorderly conduct, or harassment
CPR/First Aid- Online class and exam
Empowerment/Arise (Emp)—Decision processes and life skills for juvenile offenders ages 11 to 14
Fire Prevention (FP)– all cases involving illegal burning or illegal use of fireworks
Life Skills (LS)-decision skills for ages 15 to 18
Safe Streets Crime Intervention (SS)– traffic violations or other serious offenses such as: false information, harassment, property damage, vandalism, resisting arrest, trespassing, minor weapons violations, etc.
Shoplifting (SH)– shoplifting/stealing cases
Tobacco/Vape Education (Tob)– all cases involving tobacco or vape possession/use
Truancy Program (TR)– school truancy cases
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Contact Us:
Global Youth Justice, Inc.
ojjdp.ojp.gov