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Hernando County Youth CourtOffender HandbookHernando County Youth Court Offender NotebookIMPORTANTPlease read the following statement and sign below. I have received this Offender Handbook from Youth Court that contains information necessaryfor the successful completion of my Youth Court sentence. I understand that this handbook must be returned to Youth Court staff on my sentencecompletion date. I understand that I must return the handbook in proper condition and on time. If the handbook is lost or damaged I agree that I will be responsible for completing anadditional 5 hours of community service to be done no later than 7 days after my originalsentence completion date.DateBook Number - - - - Parent/Guardian SignatureOffender's SignatureMy child has permission to drive to and from Youth Court.Signature of ParenULegal GuardianJuly 2010Page 10f 15

Hernando Count Youth CourtOffender HandbookThis notebook has been provided to assist you in successfullycompleting your Youth Court sentence. Take the time to read all of theinformation. If you have any questions, at any time, contact the YouthCourt coordinator at (352) 540-6263.Table of ContentsDropping Off & Picking Up Youth Court Participants . 3Youth Court Conduct. . 3Dress Code for Court . 3Jury Duty . 4Community Service Work Hours . 5Community Service Work Site Listing . 7Law Related Education Packets . 10Writing Letters of Apology . 10Writing Essays . 10Final Essay & Speech . 10. Rest. . 11ltutlonPaylngParent/Guardian Evaluation of Youth Court . 12Juvenile Evaluation of Youth Court . 14July 2010Page 2 of 15

Hernando County Youth CourtOffender HandbookDropping Off & Picking Up Youth Court Participants All Youth Court participants must arrive at the Hernando County GovernmentComplex Center between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Anyone arriving later than 5:30p.m. will not be allowed to participate in the Youth Court proceedings.Parents/guardians are permitted to drop their children off as long as the youth ispicked up as soon as the last court session is over.Juveniles participating in Youth Court are not allowed to leave the building to waitfor their transportation home. Parents/guardians must park and come into thebuilding to sign out and pick up youth. A handicap entrance is available ifneeded.Youths who are licensed to drive themselves must have written permission fromparenti legal guardian and must ask the permission of the adult supervisor beforeleaving. They are responsible for signing themselves out.Pickup time is generally around 7:30 p.m. Please be patient if court runs past7:30 p.m.Parents/guardians, please be punctual in arriving to pick up your child.Youth Court ConductIt is a privilege to serve in and use the courthouse and courtrooms. Please showyour respect by following the court rules. If you must carry an electronic communication device, it must be turned off in thecourtroom. Chewing gum is not permitted. Do not put your feet on the furniture. Once court begins, there is no talking permitted and you are to remain in yourseat. Do not leave or enter the courtroom once proceedings have begun. All Youth Court participants will follow instructions given by the Youth CourtCoordinator/Clerk and all Adult Volunteers. Failure to comply with theinstructions and rules of Youth court will result in dismissal from the program.Dress Code for Court Shorts, Capri pants, or crop pants are not allowed to be worn in the courtroom byanyone.T-shirts and jeans may be worn by Youth Court participants as long as they areneat and clean, and do not have any holes in them.Overalls, sweat suits are not appropriate attire for court.Flip flops are not appropriate.Hats are not permitted.Youth Court participants may not wear any clothing that has writing, slogans orlogos of any kind.All shirts must be tucked into pants or skirts.Headsets and portable music players are not permitted in court.July 2010Page 3 of 15

Offender HandbookHernando County Youth CourtJury Duty All offenders are required to serve at least two jury duty nights in Youth Courtand there are several rules that must be observed while the offender serves as ajuror.Everyone involved in the Youth Court program, juveniles and adults, mustcomply with the Oath of Confidentiality. This means that you may not talk aboutany offender, nor discuss any case that you have heard in Youth Court. Anyonewho violates the Oath of Confidentiality will be removed from the program.As a juror on Youth Court, you will have an opportunity to participate in a veryimportant part of our democracy. Jury duty is a privilege and a seriousresponsibility.A Youth Court jury member determines appropriate and fair consequences forthe defendant. You must listen carefully to the facts of the case and pay closeattention to the questioning of the Defense and Prosecution. You are required tobase your deliberation upon the evidence as you hear it in court, and upon thelaw as the Judge instructs you in it. The sentence should be designed to holdthe Defendant accountable for his/her actions to the community and/or the victim.The sentence should be proportional to the offense and the aggravating andmitigating factors.A Youth Court juror must be able to treat each case individually and withoutprejudice. You are obligated to perform honestly and conscientiously, withoutfear or favor.You must abide by the Oath of Confidentiality administered at the beginning ofcourt.Acknowledge if you know the Defendant prior to the hearing.Always sit in the same seat in the jury box.Listen to every question and answer.Do not discuss the case with anyone.Control your emotions - no facial expressions, eye-rolling, laughing, etc.In carrying out your duty as a Juror, conduct yourself in such a way that no onecan question your integrity. You are a judicial officer through your participation inYouth Court and your behavior must not arouse the distrust of the mostsuspicious.In the deliberation room: A foreperson will be selected by the jury to preside over the deliberation. The selected foreperson shall see that all Jurors have an opportunity to expresstheir opinions. The business of the jury shall be conducted in an orderly,courteous, and respectful manner. Keep discussions on topic in order to save time. In case of any questions regarding the hearing, the Youth Court Coordinator orthe Judge should be consulted. Both the Coordinator and the Judge are alwaysready and available to answer all questions of law pertaining to the case.July 2010Page 4 of 15

Hernando Counn: Youth CourtOffender HandbookCommunity Service Work Hours You have been sentenced to perform community service as part of your YouthCourt sentence. These hours may not be performed while school is insession.A listing of approved community service work sites is enclosed in this handbook.You may only work at the approved work sites. Work performed at any non approved work site will not be accepted. An extension for completion of yoursentence will not be granted without prior, written approval from the Youth CourtCoordinator.While in the Youth Court program, you are required to follow all instructions givento you by the community service site supervisor. Failure to do so will result inyour immediate dismissal from this program.Youth Court is about being responsible. You may not just "show up" at the worksite. You are responsible for contacting the work site and setting up dates andtimes to perform the community service. Be on Time. If you are late, thesupervisor will send you home and then contact the Youth Court Coordinator. Ifyou do not show up for the appointed community service, the supervisor willcontact the Youth Court Coordinator. In either case the Coordinator will call andinform you that you may not go back to that work site.The second time this happens, you will be removed from the program. If there isan emergency, and you cannot get to the work site on time, phone the work sitesupervisor.Your Community Service time sheet is included in this handbook. Do not takethe time sheet out of this book. If you lose the time sheet, you will not be givencredit for hours you worked. Print your name and Youth Court case number onthe time sheet. It is your responsibility to have the work site supervisor sign thetime sheet every time you work. The work site's name must be clearly noted onthe time sheet. All time sheets will be verified by the Youth Court Coordinator.July 2010Page 5 of 15

HERNANDO COUNTY YOUTH COURTYOUTH COURT COMMUNITY SERVICE TIME SHEETCOMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS CANNOT BE PERFORMEDWHILE SCHOOL is IN SESSIONPARTICIPANT:TIME DATETIME-INOUTTOTALHOURSAGENCYI SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISORiCOMMENTS:THIS INFORMATION MUST BE RETURNED TO THEYOUTH COURT COORDINATOR UPON COMPLETIONNUMBER OF HOURS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION:NUMBER OF HOURS COMPLETED:DATE RECEIVED BY YOUTH COURT COORDINATOR:July 2010Page 6 of 15

Hernando County Youth CourtOffender HandbookCommunity Service Work Site ListingContactEric Riggins Sr.HoursDutiesMinimumAge10-17Call to arrangeSet up for special eventsRichard GroomeMonday-Sunday14352-796-837111 am-9 pmKitchen: clean up, washdishes, set tables, sweep, mopfloors, empty trash cans Lightyard workCareer CentralYvonne WoodsMonday-Friday7361 Forest Oaks Blvd.8 am-5 pmFiling, answer phones, stackitems on shelves, mailing,copying & faxing16352-200-3028Sarah HullMonday-Thursday13-17Youth Director352-597-1139Cleaning, windows, dusting,nursery, weedingWed 6:30-8 pmBrooksville, 34613Cell: 352-442 2346Sun 9:30 am-12:30pm, 6-8 pmElks LodgeJoe MorrowCall to arrange14494 Cortez Blvd.General cleaning, specialprojects16352-596-2582Faith PresbyterianChurchDavid SteadmanMonday-Friday14Administrator8:30 am-5 pmClerical work, housekeeping,yard work200 M1. Fair Ave.352-796-4969All PRO Dads ofSouth BrooksvilleInc.352-593-613375 Kennedy Blvd.BrooksvilleBrooksville MooseClub #167617129 Wiscon Rd.BrooksvilleSpring Hill, 34606Christian LifeAssembly of God13065 Jacqueline Rd.9 am-4 pmBrooksville, 34613IBrooksville, 34601First PresbyterianChurchAndrew BeerySaturday10 am-3 pmPainting, yard work, eventsupervision, light office work,video production10-17796-4228Robert WeatherallMonday-FridayGeneral cleaning12-17352-683-2600NegotiableSome SaturdaysRev. Ray FavichiaCall to arrange250 Bell Ave.Brooksville, 34601First UnitedMethodist Church9344 Spring Hill Dr.Spring Hill, 34608Heaven's GateChristian Fellowship352-597-38387138 Lykes S1.Weeki Wachee, 34613July 2010Page 7 of 15Painting, yard work, light officework, cleaning

Offender HandbookHernando County Youth CourtContactHeritage Museum601 Museum CourtBrooksville, 34601Hernando CountyAnimal ControlDutiesMinimumAgeVirginia Jacksonor Virginia Rusk352-799-0129Tuesday-Saturday12-3 pmRaking, weeding, light officework15-17Cathy EvansMonday-Friday16-17352-796-50626:30 am-4 pmSaturday7 am-1 pmClean dog &cat cages, pick updog bowls, squeegee dog runs,wash dishesLinda ClevelandMonday-Friday352-540-65848 am-5 pmJoy JacksonMonday &Friday352-796-45529 am-4 pmHarry Johnson orPenny Oliver352-754-40319 am-4 pm6420 Broad St.BrooksvilleHernando CountyDept of PublicWorksHours1525 E. Jefferson St.General office dutiesGeneral labor duties signshop, roadway clean-up andmaintenance, inventory,groundskeeping14Brooksville, 34601Hernando CountyFair Association6436 Broad St.Brooksville, 34601Hernando CountyRecreation Division205 E. Fort Dade Ave.Monday-FridayBrooksville, 34601Yard work: weeding, mowing,hedge trimming, muck outhorse stalls, re-bed stalls,repairs, janitorial work, clericalwork16-17Cleaning &organizing office &storage shed, cleaning countycar, pick up trash on grounds.Some clerical work. Generalcleaning or meeting rooms orkitchen. No cell phones or15-17other electronics.Hernando CountyTourist DevelopmentCarole Knudson352-754-4405Monday-Friday8 am-5 pmClerical, answering phones,assembling info packets15-17Emilia Raia352-796-2711Saturday-SundayCleaning dog &cat kennels,feeding cats &dogs16Welcome Center30305 Cortez Blvd.(Lobby of Best Western)Brooksville, 34602Humane Society ofthe Nature Coast8 -11 amMust wear long pants &closedshoesWiscon &Mobley Rds.Brooksville, 34601Jericho RoadMinistries ThriftStoresCheryl Hart352-799-2912Monday-Friday9 am-5 pmSunrise Plaza, RidgeManor ORWinchester Plaza, Hwy 19July 2010Page 8 of 15Clerical work. Cleaning,window washing. Processingdonated materials, sorting,pricing13-16 withparent!guardian14

Offender HandbookHernando County Youth CourtContactLove YourNeighbor'sDonations StationJohn Rudny352-573-8756HoursMon & Wed10 6 pmDutiesMinimumAgeSort donations, stock shelves,sweep &vacuum1414Saturday 10-4 pm409 W. Jefferson St.Brooksville, FLNature CoastBotanical Gardens352-683-9933Saturday, Monday,Wednesday9 am-12 pmSpreading mulch, weeding,watering, raking, digging,clearing brushJohn ShoppaSaturday9 am-5 pmCleaning, painting, yard work,setting up for events.10-17352-583-4582Call to arrangeSet up for special events10-17Monday-FridayLight clerical, outside work,equipment cleaning14-17Cleaning pool, yard work,bathroom, cleaning fences,washing windows.12-17Clean cages, exercise, water &feed animals rake leaves,spread mulch, clean food preparea, help build habitats &dolandscape.15-171489 Parker Ave.Sprinq HillRidge ManorCommunity Center&by appt.34230 Cortez Blvd.Ridge Manor, 34601Shiloh ProblemSolversPastor Clark352-345-9596601 MLK BlvdBrooksvilleSpring Hill Fire &RescueMichael Rampino,Chief3445 Bob Hartung Ct.Spring Hill, 34606Bill Davies, AsstChief8 am-5 pm(possible weekendwork as required)352-754-5800Sterling HillCommunityCenterJason PondMonday thru Sunday(Manager)7 days352-686-51618 am- 6 pmJames JablonMonday Friday352-279-36009:00 am - 5:00 pm4411 Sterling Hill Blvd.Spring Hill, FLWildlife Rehab ofHernando Inc.360 Suncoast Blvd.Sat- mornings onlySpring Hill, FL 34608July 2010Page 9 of 15

Hernando County Youth CourtOffender HandbookLaw Related Education Packets Write your name, case number and the date on the front of the packet.Read all the information before completing the activities outlined in the packet.Complete all the activities required in the packet. This includes letters, essays,and personal surveys.The crime specific packet is to be turned into the Youth Court Coordinator or oneof the Adult Volunteers.Writing Letters of Apology All apology letters should be typed or printed neatly, and single spaced.In the top right corner of the page, print the following information.o Your full name (first and last name)o Dateo Your case number (09- -TC)A stamped, letter size envelope must be turned in at Youth Court with your letter.In your apology letter, you must take full responsibility for your actions.Writing Essays In the top right corner of the page, print the following information.o Your full name (first and last name)o Dateo Your case number (09- -TC)Final Essay & Speech All Hernando County Youth Court offenders are required to complete a 200-wordessay and speech. The speech is to be delivered after all other sanctions arecompleted.When you arrive, you must advise an Adult Supervisor that you need to give aspeech on that night. Your name will be called when it is your turn.All speakers will be required to answer questions from the audience inattendance that night, as well as from Adult Supervisors.Your essay/speech must be handed in after you have given the speech.July 2010Page 10 of 15

Hernando Coun Youth CourtOffender HandbookPaying RestitutionIf your case is a Juvenile Civil Citation: Restitution is to be paid by money order, made payable to the Clerk of the CircuitCourt.The money order is to be completely filled out and returned to the Youth CourtCoordinator on or before the completion date. There will be no extensions forpayment of restitution.The money order must be turned in inside a stamped, unsealed, letter sizeenvelope.If your case is a Juvenile Criminal Case: Restitution is to be paid to the Juvenile Clerk, Room 133, located on the 1st floorof the government complex enter between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday.Payment must be made in cash or money order. Personal crlecks are notaccepted.A 3.50 Clerk's fee will be added to the restitution amount.You must give a copy of the restitution receipt to the Youth Court Coordinator asproof of payment.Payment must be made on or before the completion date. There will be noextensions for payment of restitution.Page 11 of 15

Offender HandbookHernando County' Youth CourtHernando County Youth CourtParent/Guardian Evaluation of Youth CourtDate:Name:Please take a few minutes to evaluate your experience with Youth Court. This willhelp us to make future changes to keep the program effective.Initial parent-child interview with Youth Court Coordinator:Court Session and Sentencing:Contract/Exit Interview after court:Community Service:Jury Duty:July 2010Page 12 of 15

Hernando Count Youth CourtOffender HandbookSubstance Abuse Program (if applicable):Suggestions for Improving the Youth Court Program:Additional Comments:Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation.July 2010Page 13 of 15

Hernando County. Youth CourtOffender HandbookHernando County Youth CourtJuvenile Evaluation of Youth CourtDate:Name:Please take a few minutes to evaluate your experience with Youth Court. This will help us tomake future changes to keep the program effective.Initial parent-child interview with Youth Court Coordinator:Court Session and Sentencing:Contract/Exit Interview after court:Community Service:July 2010Page 14 of 15

Offender HandbookHernando County Youth CourtJury Duty:Substance Abuse Program (if applicable):Suggestions for Improving the Youth Court Program:Additional Comments:Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation.2010Page 15 of 15

Hernando County Youth Court Offender Handbook Dropping Off & Picking Up Youth Court Participants All Youth Court participants must arrive at the Hernando County Government Complex Center between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Anyone arriving later than 5:30 p.m. will not

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