Offenders are supervised by the Pre-Trial Intervention Program of the Florida Department of Corrections. Eligible offenders were those charged with non-violent 2nd and 3rd degree felonies, excluding drug delivery, who would have received a sentence of less than three years in Florida State Prison under the guidelines. The Family Intake Unit is expanding services to the public through computer-assisted means. 272-5200 This unit is responsible for determining the financial status of defendants and eligibility for the appointment of the Public Defender or County funding for domestic violence assessment, treatment, and monitoring. These programs include Juvenile Arbitration, Juvenile Shock Education, and Teen Court.
Teams additionally recruit volunteers, conduct training, and develop sanction options.
This is a program designed to show juveniles the less glamorous side of crime and irresponsible behavior. Private referrals also are accepted for juveniles dealing with programs of aggressive behavior. The program offers a parallel course just for parents. Teen Court, Phone 272-6766 Teen Court brings juvenile misdemeanor offenders into a courtroom setting where teen volunteers assume the roles of attorneys, bailiffs, court clerks, and jurors. Teen Court judges are local attorneys who volunteer their time and expertise.