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Teen Court Diversion Program offered by Lake Forest Park Municipal Youth Court at Shorecrest High School

Teen Court Diversion Program offered by Lake Forest Park Municipal Youth Court at Shorecrest High School

15343 25th Avenue Northeast, Shorecrest High School, Shoreline, WA 98155

Located just south of Hamlin Park. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Youth, ages 16 and 17.   Teens must:   -  Never have had a traffic infraction referred to a youth or teen court   -  May not have a conviction for a violation of any provision of RCW Title 46 -  May not be under the jurisdiction of any court for a violation of any provision of RCW Title 46.    Negligent driving offenses will not be referred to Teen Court.  Teens may only attend the Teen Court if they admit to committing the offense.

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Languages

Interpreter services, American Sign Language, Spanish

Application process

Call for more information.

Fees

$30 to transfer the case to Teen Court.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Provides a teen judge and jury for youth who have been charged with a traffic infraction.  The sentence may include community service hours, writing a letter of apology or an essay, attending traffic school, drug or alcohol counseling, or a DUI victim's panel.

Providing organization

Lake Forest Park Municipal Court

Provides court services including administrative offices, juror information, information on infraction procedures, outstanding warrants, collections, interpreters, probation services and weddings.