Del Norte County is launching a teen court program starting Thursday, where teenagers facing minor offenses will be held accountable by their peers. This restorative justice program empowers youths to run the courtroom, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment. In a peer-led structure, offenders are guided by youth facilitators and legal representatives to navigate their cases. The program aims to provide a positive diversion for first-time, non-violent offenses. Concurrently, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is deliberating on State Farm's emergency rate increase request affecting millions of policies in California.
"Teen court is a diversion program run by teenagers for teenagers, focusing on restorative justice to help youth who have committed minor crimes get back on track."
"Del Norte's teen court will help teens held accountable by a jury of their peers, as they work towards recovery after committing first-time, non-violent offenses."
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