Juveniles who fail to complete the Work Program are returned to Juvenile Court for further sanctions - generally serving a commitment in a juvenile institution. Cities, school districts and other government agencies pay to have these crews service their property. The money raised helps to offset program costs. The young men and women in the Juvenile Court Work Program are an average age of 15-16 years old, but they could be as young as 11 or as old as 21. They participate on work crews of 10-12 young people.
Rules are strict.
Youth are not permitted to arrive to work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. On any weekend day, 20-23 Work Program crews can be found spread throughout Orange County. Clearing brush from hillsides adjacent to public schools to remove hazards. Picking up debris and trash from city and county beaches. Clearing weeds and debris from street medians and alleys in cities.