{"id":11908,"date":"2025-08-01T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T20:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=11908"},"modified":"2025-10-03T21:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T01:23:09","slug":"qa-with-st-johns-county-clerk-of-the-circuit-court-and-county-comptroller-brandon-j-patty-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/creekline-st-johns\/qa-with-st-johns-county-clerk-of-the-circuit-court-and-county-comptroller-brandon-j-patty-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A with St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Brandon J. Patty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Q. Your office is launching Teen Court in August. What is the purpose of Teen Court?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Brandon J. Patty.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A. St. Johns County Teen Court is a diversionary program designed to provide a second chance for first-time juvenile offenders while educating student volunteers about the legal system. It’s a powerful example of restorative justice, where teens help hold their peers accountable while gaining hands-on courtroom experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. How does the program work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Students between ages 10-17 serve as attorneys, jurors, clerks, and bailiffs in real criminal cases involving their peers. The program only accepts cases where the youth offender has admitted guilt and voluntarily agrees to participate. Successful completion of Teen Court allows these individuals to avoid a permanent criminal record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. What kind of training do student participants receive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Prior to participating, all students attend interactive training sessions. These cover courtroom procedures, legal principles, and trial preparation. Through the Teen Court experience, they gain public speaking skills, legal knowledge, and a unique understanding of the justice system. Plus, they earn community service hours for their involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. Who oversees the Teen Court proceedings?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Our Office’s Community Outreach Coordinator organizes and supports each session. A local attorney serves as the judge, while teens handle all other courtroom roles. Adult involvement is minimal, giving teens the lead while still maintaining structure and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. What is the best way for people to contact your office with questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Parents can contact our Customer Care Call Center Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 904-819-3600, or email at teencourt@stjohnsclerk.com for more details. I can also be reached directly on my cell at 904-599-8688 or by email at bpatty@stjohnsclerk.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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