National Youth Court Month
September 19, 2006 is "Bring-A-Friend-to-Court" Night.
Teen Court & Teen Court Too Volunteers brought 23 friends to court to learn about the program.

National Youth Court Month

September 27, 2006 is "Helping Others " Night.
Teen Court & Teen Court Too Volunteers brought in much needed donation items
for our local Runaway Shelter.

At these volunteer training sessions, middle and high school students who are interested in the law, spend the morning with local attorney, Charlie Sniffen, and Teen Court staff learning about courtroom strategy, prosecuting and defending a person charged with a crime and courtroom etiquette. The children also get the chance to participate in mock trials to practice their skills.
All 44 children at this public training event are volunteers.

At these volunteer training sessions, middle and high school students who are interested in the law, spend the morning with local attorney, Charlie Sniffen, and Teen Court staff learning about courtroom strategy, prosecuting and defending a person charged with a crime and courtroom etiquette. The children also get the chance to participate in mock trials to practice their skills.
All 39 children at this public training event are volunteers.

Pictured left to right are: R.B."Chips" Shore, Jessica Rogers, Paul Karasick, Jonathan Mizner, Pam Coachman, Joelise Jandric and Judge Logan.

Joelise Jandric, Teen Court Supervisor, introduces Clerk R.B. "Chips" Shore.

Volunteer David Villarroel has his picture taken with Joelise Jandric and Judge Logan.

Jessica Rogers and Jonathan Mizner stand with Joelise Jandric to be recognized.

At these volunteer training sessions, middle and high school students who are interested in the law, spend the morning with local attorney, Charlie Sniffen, and Teen Court staff learning about courtroom strategy, prosecuting and defending a person charged with a crime and courtroom etiquette. The children also get the chance to participate in mock trials to practice their skills.
All 72 children at this public training event are volunteers.

At these volunteer training sessions, middle and high school students who are interested in the law, spend the morning with local attorney, Cynthia Barry, and Teen Court staff learning about courtroom strategy, prosecuting and defending a person charged with a crime and courtroom etiquette. The children also get the chance to participate in mock trials to practice their skills.
All 42 children at this public training event are volunteers.

2004 Teen Court Volunteer Appreciation Reception

On October 28, 2004, the staff of Teen Court/Teen Court Too held a Volunteer Appreciation Reception at the Manatee Village Historical Park to celebrate our wonderful volunteers, both teen and adult, who so willingly give of their time to make our program a success.

National Youth Court Month
September 28, 2004 is "Helping Others " Night.
Teen Court & Teen Court Too Volunteers brought in much needed donation items for our local Runaway Shelter.

 

National Youth Court Month
September 21, 2004 is "Bring-A-Friend-to-Court" Night.
Teen Court & Teen Court Too Volunteers brought 27 friends to court to learn about the program.

National Youth Court Month
September is proclaimed Manatee County Teen Court/Teen Court Too Month
by Board of County Commissioners on September 14, 2004

Present for the September 14, 2004 Proclamation are (left to right) Jon Messick, Teen Court Too Coordinator; Pam Coachman, Teen Court Coordinator; Amanda Doyle, Teen Court Too Youth Volunteer of Honor; Ron Hall, Teen Court Adult Volunteer of Honor; Joelise Jandric, Teen Court Supervisor and Jessica Rogers, Teen Court Volunteer, holding the Proclamation.

National Youth Court Month

Celebrating 13 Years of Exceptional Community Service in Manatee County!

September is National Youth Court Month and Manatee County's Teen Court/Teen Court Too programs are celebrating with a variety of month-long events. Tuesday, September 7th, there were refreshments for all adult and youth volunteers. Check back each week for more to come!

Manatee County Clerk of the Court, R.B. "Chips" Shore and Teen Court Supervisor, Joelise Jandric, celebrate Teen Court/Teen Court Too's 13 years of community service in sweet style.

The entire Teen Court/Teen Court Too staff: R.B. "Chips" Shore, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Joelise Jandric, Teen Court Supervisor, Christine Clyne, Director of Public Information, Jon Messick, Teen Court Too Coordinator & Pam Coachman, Teen Court Coordinator.

 

Our Teen Court "grown ups" include volunteer Ron Hall, Bailiffs Tom and Joyce, Joelise and Pam.

Volunteers Michael Tillett, Justin Quittschreiber, Craig Crary (Esquire), Jasmine Houston, Jessica Sullivan and Catherine Lezcano enjoy each others' company.

Elyssa Sharp, Jessica Rogers, Joe Campoli (attorney), Danielle Snyder and Matt Vogler pal around.

Volunteers Elyssa Sharp, Jon Messick (Coordinator), Jessica Rogers, Joe Campoli (attorney), Tony Tillett, Kayla Husdon & Rayna Bishop enjoy some goodies.

Pam Coachman, Teen Court Coordinator, with volunteers Elyssa Sharp and Jessica Rogers.

Pam and Joelise share some sweets.

At these volunteer training sessions, middle and high school students who are interested in the law, spend the morning with local attorney, Cynthia Barry, and Teen Court staff learning about courtroom strategy, prosecuting and defending a person charged with a crime and courtroom etiquette. The children also get the chance to participate in mock trials to practice their skills.
All 76 children at this public training event are volunteers.

76 middle- and high school aged children attended the June 5th training session.

Local attorney, Cynthia Barry, addresses the group.

Budding attorneys plan their strategies in the hallway.

This attorney makes his case.

Jurors listen to testimony.

Seasoned attorney, Paul Karasick, argues his point.

 

This expert witness gives his testimony.

A view of Courtroom E.

National Youth Service Day

April 17, 2004

On Saturday, April 17th, about twenty Teen Court and Teen Court Too volunteers delivered "Sunshine for Seniors" care packages to the 110 residents of the Riverfront Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The teens volunteered their time to participate in National Youth Service Day. Manatee County's Teen Court programs received a $250 grant from the National Youth Court Center to give back to their community and the teens chose to do their service by spending time with some senior members in our community. In the pictures are volunteers, Josh Gill, Ricky Marsceill, Kevin Blacketer, Francisco Sanchez, Brandon Sauer, Willie Brown, Eric Distelhurst, Josh Meadows, Mary Calderone, Yajaira Jimenez, Mariela Gutierrez, Myra Jimenez, Frank Lagana and Alisia Lawson.

At these volunteer training sessions, middle and high school students who are interested in the law, spend the morning with local attorney, Cynthia Barry, and Teen Court staff learning about courtroom strategy, prosecuting and defending a person charged with a crime and courtroom etiquette. The children also get the chance to participate in mock trials to practice their skills. All the children at this public event are volunteers.

Volunteers are ready for training!

Volunteers listen eagerly to attorney Cynthia Barry.

Attorney Cynthia Barry provides instruction.

An attorney approaches the witness.

A budding attorney.

An attorney makes her argument.

Jurors listen.

The defendant waits.

Attorney addresses the jury.

The bailiff ensures order.

The bailiff waits for judge's order.

Clerk listens to instructions from judge.

Attorney plans his strategy.

Attorney speaks to jury.

Attorney prepares her defense.

Jurors administer justice.

Attorney reads his notes.

Defendant is sworn in.

Prosecuting Team

Defense Team

Attorney addresses the bench.

Defendant answers questions.

Attorney begins opening statement.

Attorney's closing argument.

Florida Association of Teen Courts Annual Conference
December 3-4, 2003
Daytona Beach, Florida

 

Teen Court program directors and staff enjoy a networking dinner following the first day of meetings and workshops.

Manatee County's own programs, Teen Court and Teen Court Too, were represented by Jon Messick (left), Sharla Fouquet (center) and Joelise Jandric (right).

Teen Court/Teen Court Too Volunteer Appreciation Reception

October 16, 2003 at the Manatee Village Historical Park

Representative Bill Galvano, pictured with Joelise Jandric, addresses the crowd of volunteers.

Youth volunteers and their families listen to the speakers.

Teen volunteers await their turn to receive their recognition. From left to right are: Steven Grantham (standing), front row: Sara Rudnik, Adrienne Heintz, Tyler Murrell and Jesse Lockley; back row: Chris Sorrels, Justo Cruz, Matthew Vogler.

Teen volunteers, pictured left to right, Chris Sorrels, Tyler Murrell, Justo Cruz, Matthew Vogler, Adrienne Heintz, Josh Hardy, Steven Grantham and Jessica Rogers (front), honor Joelise Jandric with a plaque for her hard work and dedication.

Hugs and cheers of gratitude.

Justo Cruz and Tyler Murrell go up to receive their certificates.

Cathy Slusser, a mother of a Teen Court Too volunteer, spends some time talking to Harmon Karasick, a local attorney who volunteers as a Judge for Teen Court.

Teen Court/Teen Court Too Training Session

September 13, 2003 Courtroom E

At these volunteer training sessions, middle and high school students who are interested in the law, spend the morning with local attorney, Cynthia Barry, and Teen Court staff learning about courtroom strategy, prosecuting and defending a person charged with a crime and courtroom etiquette. The children also get the chance to participate in mock trials to practice their skills. All the children at this public event are volunteers.

Teens listen to instruction about courtroom etiquette.