Community Service

Guidelines for Community Service

Community service must be served at a non-profit agency. A list of local nonprofit agencies will be provided upon enrollment in Teen Court. Special community service events are often available. For more information, pick up a flyer or call the Teen Court at 972.219.3799.

Teen Court Sentence Grid

Class	Violations	Service Requirements
Class 1	Anti-noise violations Defective lights Equipment violations Fail to control speed Improper turn No helmet No seat belt No turn signal Parking violations Speeding 1-10 mph over the limit Squealing tires	6-18 hours 1-3 jury terms
Class 2	Backing w/o safety Disobey traffic control device Driver license violations Fail to appear Failure to yield right-of-way One-way street Operate unregistered vehicle Parking in a fire lane Racing-exhibition of acceleration Speeding 11-20 mph over the limit Unsafe lane change / passing Violations Wrong side of street	15-30 hours 1-3 jury terms
Class 3	City ordinance violations Criminal mischief under $50 Curfew violation (two jury terms) Disruption of classes Failure to identify Failure to maintain financial responsibility Following too closely Possession of tobacco Possession/discharging of fireworks Speeding 21-25 mph Speeding in a school zone more than 1-10 mph over the limit	28-46 hours 2-4 jury terms
Class 4	Alcohol violations Assault Disorderly conduct Leaving scene of accident Passing school bus Possession of drug paraphernalia Racing-contest for speed Ran red light Ran stop sign Speeding over 25 mph Speeding in a school zone more than 11 mph over the limit Theft under $100	42-60 hours 2-4 jury terms

Note: Additional sanctions that may be recommended by jury include:

• First offender program (counseling)
• General offender/theft intervention class
• Impact program
• Letter of apology to victim to parent/guardian
• MADD victim impact panel
• Written essay