Waiver And Consent To Enter Teen Court (Plea Under Advisement) {JC 77}

Approved, SCAO WAIVER AND CONSENT TO ENTER TEEN COURT (PLEA UNDER ADVISEMENT) Name Charge(s) Date and Time to Appear Location We [juvenile and parent(s) or guardian(s)] have been informed and understand: 1. that we could have had an attorney present to advise us during the conference at which we signed this Waiver and Consent. juvenile]. 3. that if we fail to appear at the above named location at the stated time, our participation in the program will be terminated and the charge(s) will be processed formally by the appropriate court. 4. that, to be eligible to participate in the program, I [the juvenile] must admit responsibility for the charge(s), and must agree to satisfy the conditions imposed by the program. 5. that the conditions imposed by the program may include, but are not limited to: curfew, restitution, community service, counseling, victim reconciliation, participation in therapeutic programs, participation in educational programs, obtaining and maintaining employment, and writing reports and theme papers. 6. that those conditions imposed by theprogram will be confirmed by the Family Division of the Circuit Court. 7. that a failure to comply with any of the conditions imposed by the program may result in the Family Division of the Circuit Court resuming its formal processing of the charges. 8. that we may appeal any decision made by the program coordinator by submitting a written statement of our reasons for appealing within 14 days after we are notified of the Teen Courts decision. We agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify the following persons and entities for all claims or causes of action arisingfrom our participation in the Teen Court program: the Teen Court, the Family Division ofthe Circuit Court, the School District, allother entities affiliated with Teen Court, and also their employees, students, and volunteers, including all persons and entitiesinvolved in the work detail and community service elements of the program. We have made a voluntary decision to particiate in the Teen Court program. We have not been coerced or influenced by anyrepresentation or statement not contained in this document. We have read this entiredocument, understand its contents, andagree to abide by all of its stated conditions. Date Signature of juvenile Signature of parent/guardian Signature of parent/guardian Witnessed by: Signature of probation officer JC 77 (9/01) WAIVER AND CONSENT TO ENTER TEEN COURT (PLEA UNDER ADVISEMENT)