Teen Court

Teen Court is a diversion program for first time misdemeanor offenders (ages 8-17), which allows offenders to participate in a court conducted by his or her peers instead of going through the customary juvenile court. The youthful offender admits his or her guilt and is sanctioned by a jury of his or her peers. Juveniles have 30-90 days to comply with sanctions. If they do so successfully, the youth will not have a criminal record. If the defendant fails any part of Teen Court, their case is automatically returned to Juvenile Court. Teen Court provides immediate and meaningful consequences.

Bay County Teen Court:

Suzanne Cox
Teen Court Director
P.O. Box 1206
Panama City, Florida 32402
Bay County - (850) 747-5191 Fax - (850) 747-5443

Randy Jordan
Teen Court Assistant Director
P.O. Box 1206
Panama City, Florida 32402
Bay County - (805) 747-5191 Fax - (850) 747-5443