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Youth Court , judges look at Gus Crawford a Batavia Middle School student who is playing the respondent, during a demonstration trial of how Youth Court works in May 2023.
Photo by Howard Owens

Press Release:

Calling all 8th - 11th graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!

Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.

Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers. Three youth judges listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition. The goal of youth court is to improve youth citizenship skills and decrease problematic behavior.  

Youth Court members learn about the judicial process and law enforcement; develop group decision-making, leadership, and public speaking skills; participate in all roles of the courtroom: judge, prosecution, defense, and bailiff.  

Genesee County 8th - 11th graders who are interested can go online to download an application from the website https://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/youthbureau/youthcourt.php.

Applications are due by September 15.

Interviews of potential candidates will take place in September and October with the training to begin in November.  

For more information on the Genesee County Youth Court, please contact Chelsea Elliott at the Genesee County Youth Bureau, 585-344-3960 or chelsea.elliott@co.genesee.ny.us

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/gc-youth-court-is-looking-for-new-members/636009#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/gc-youth-court-is-looking-for-new-members/636009 Aug 8, 2023, 5:59pm youth court GC Youth Court is looking for new members Press Release <figure role="group" class="caption caption-div align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img alt="youth court" class="image-style-large" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-08/youth-court_.jpg?itok=EYQy7GZ4" width="800"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>Youth Court , judges look at Gus Crawford a Batavia Middle School student who is playing the respondent, during a demonstration trial of how Youth Court works in May 2023.</em><br><em>Photo by Howard Owens</em></figcaption> </figure> <p><span>Press Release:</span></p><blockquote><p><span>Calling all 8th - 11th&nbsp;graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!</span></p><p><span>Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.</span></p><p><span>Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their</span></p></blockquote>
Seniors who participated in Youth Court commemorate the end of their terms https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/seniors-who-participated-in-youth-court-commemorate-the-end-of-their-terms/634684
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Sadie Nickels (Youth Bureau’s Program Assistant) chording senior Ella Bromsted
Photo by Howard Owens

Tuesday was graduation night in the Old Courthouse in Batavia for the seniors who have participated in Youth Court during their high school years.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/seniors-who-participated-in-youth-court-commemorate-the-end-of-their-terms/634684#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/seniors-who-participated-in-youth-court-commemorate-the-end-of-their-terms/634684 May 4, 2023, 9:14am youth court Seniors who participated in Youth Court commemorate the end of their terms Howard Owens <figure role="group" class="caption caption-div align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img alt="youth court" class="image-style-large" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/youth-court-mock-trial-2023.jpg?itok=XTAmTGg_" width="800"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>Sadie Nickels (Youth Bureau’s Program Assistant) chording senior Ella Bromsted</em><br><em>Photo by Howard Owens</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>Tuesday was graduation night in the Old Courthouse in Batavia for the seniors who have participated in Youth Court during their high school years.</p>
New members sought for Youth Court https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/new-members-sought-for-youth-court/613651 Press release:

Calling all 8-11th graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!  Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.  Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers.  Three youth judges listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition.  The goal of youth court is to improve youth citizenship skills and decrease problematic behavior. 

Youth Court members learn about the judicial process & law enforcement; develop group decision-making, leadership and public speaking skills; participate in all roles of the courtroom: judge, prosecution, defense, and bailiff. 

Genesee County 8-11th graders who are interested can go online to download an application from the website https://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/youthbureau/youthcourt.php .  Applications are due by August 12th.  Interviews of potential candidates will take place in August and September with the training to begin in October. 

For more information on the Genesee County Youth Court, please contact Chelsea Elliott at the Genesee County Youth Bureau, 344-3960.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/new-members-sought-for-youth-court/613651#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/new-members-sought-for-youth-court/613651 Aug 4, 2022, 5:37pm youth court New members sought for Youth Court Press Release <p>Press release:</p> <blockquote> <p>Calling all 8-11th graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!&nbsp; Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.&nbsp; Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers.&nbsp; Three</p></blockquote>
Members sought for Genesee County Youth Court https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/members-sought-for-genesee-county-youth-court/608224 Press release:

Calling all 8-11th graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!  Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.  Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers.  Three youth judges listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition.  The goal of youth court is to improve youth citizenship skills and decrease problematic behavior. 

Youth Court members learn about the judicial process & law enforcement; develop group decision making, leadership and public speaking skills; participate in all roles of the courtroom: judge, prosecution, defense, and bailiff. 

Genesee County 8-11th graders who are interested can go online to download an application from the website https://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/youthbureau/youthcourt.php.  Applications are due by August 12th.  Interviews of potential candidates will take place in August and September with the training to begin in October. 

For more information on the Genesee County Youth Court, please contact Chelsea Elliott at the Genesee County Youth Bureau, 344-3960.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/members-sought-for-genesee-county-youth-court/608224#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/members-sought-for-genesee-county-youth-court/608224 Jun 13, 2022, 4:43pm youth court Members sought for Genesee County Youth Court Press Release <p>Press release:</p> <blockquote> <p>Calling all 8-11th&nbsp;graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!&nbsp; Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.&nbsp; Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers.&nbsp; Three youth</p></blockquote>
Youth Court member receives scholarship from state organization https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/youth-court-member-receives-scholarship-from-state-organization/570996

Press release:

Julie Muntz, a Genesee County Youth Court member since 2018, and a 2021 Graduate at Oakfield-Alabama Central School was one of the 30 Youth Court members who applied for the Association of New York State Youth Courts Scholarships. The ANYSYC awarded four regional scholarships and one Judge Judith Kaye Memorial Scholarship. The Judge Judith Kaye Memorial Scholarship was awarded to the highest graded applicant, which was awarded to Julie! Julie received the highest grade on her application out of the other 30 youth from all over New York State. To qualify for the ANYSYC scholarship, the youth court member must be a graduating senior and a member of a Youth Court Program that paid membership dues to ANYSYC in 2021. The applicant must enroll in a 2 or 4-year program at an accredited college/university. The individual must be of good moral character, have demonstrated civic responsibility through volunteerism, and have a good strong desire to make a contribution to his/her community. The process included an application, an essay including educational goals, career goals, why they are deserving of this scholarship, and what being a member of a Youth Court has done for them, along with one letter of recommendation. On behalf of ANYSYC, Julie was awarded $500 to put towards her college education where she is now attending Canisius College to study Animal Behavior. Julie plans to stay involved in the Genesee County Youth Court Program as an advisor which really shows her dedication and worthiness of this scholarship. Congratulations Julie!

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/youth-court-member-receives-scholarship-from-state-organization/570996#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/youth-court-member-receives-scholarship-from-state-organization/570996 Aug 30, 2021, 9:40am youth court Youth Court member receives scholarship from state organization Press Release <p></p><div class="align-right"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2021-08/julie_muntzcourt.png?itok=riwBRQAI" width="200" height="288" alt class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> Press release: <blockquote> <p>Julie Muntz, a Genesee County Youth Court member since 2018, and a 2021 Graduate at Oakfield-Alabama Central School was one of the 30 Youth Court members who applied for the Association of New York State Youth Courts Scholarships. The ANYSYC awarded four regional scholarships and one Judge Judith</p></blockquote>
Reminder: Voluntary alternative for students facing discipline is Youth Court, apply by July 31 https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/reminder-voluntary-alternative-for-students-facing-discipline-is-youth-court-apply-by Press release:

Calling all eighth- to 11th-graders in Genesee County interested in Youth Court! Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.

Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers. There are three youth judges who listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition. The goal of Youth Court is to improve youth citizenship skills and decrease problematic behavior.

Youth Court members learn about the judicial process and law enforcement, group decision making; develop their public speaking skills; participate in a great leadership opportunity; and learn and participate in all roles of the courtroom: judge, prosecution, defense, and bailiff.

Eighth- to 11th-graders who are interested can go online to access an application form on the Genesee County website.

Print the application, fill it out and:

  • Mail it to: Chelsea Elliott, Youth Court, Genesee County Youth Bureau, 2 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020
  • Or scan it electronically and email it to:   chelsea.elliott@co.genesee.ny.us
  • Or fax it to: (585) 345-3063

Applications are due by July 31st.

Interviews of potential candidates will take place in August with the training to begin in October.

For more information on the Genesee County Youth Court, please contact Chelsea Elliott at the Genesee County Youth Bureau, 344-3960.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/reminder-voluntary-alternative-for-students-facing-discipline-is-youth-court-apply-by#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/reminder-voluntary-alternative-for-students-facing-discipline-is-youth-court-apply-by Jul 8, 2020, 1:40pm youth court Reminder: Voluntary alternative for students facing discipline is Youth Court, apply by July 31 Billie Owens <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Calling all eighth-&nbsp;to 11th-graders in Genesee County interested in Youth Court!&nbsp;Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.</p> <p>Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers.&nbsp;There are three youth judges</p>
Eighth- to 11th-graders invited to learn about Youth Court at Law Day celebration May 7 at Old Courthouse https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/eighth-to-11th-graders-invited-to-learn-about-youth-court-at-law-day-celebration-may-7 Press release:

Calling all eighth- to 11th-graders in Genesee County and any other individuals interested in Youth Court! On May 7, Genesee County Youth Court will be celebrating Law Day from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Old Courthouse (7 Main St., Batavia) to show the community how our court operates.

Applications and brochures will be available along with program staff to answer questions for anyone who is interested in joining.

Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.

Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers. There are three youth judges who listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition. The goal of Youth Court is to improve youth citizenship skills and decrease problematic behavior.

Youth Court members learn about the judicial process and law enforcement, group decision making; develop their public speaking skills; participate in a great leadership opportunity; and learn and participate in all roles of the courtroom: judge, prosecution, defense, and bailiff.

Eighth- to 11th-graders who are interested can attend Law Day on May 7th or go online to access an application form on the Genesee County website here.

Print the application, fill it out and:

  • Mail it to: Chelsea Elliott, Youth Court, Genesee County Youth Bureau, 2 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020
  • Or scan it electronically and email it to:  chelsea.elliott@co.genesee.ny.us
  • Or fax it to: (585) 345-3063

Applications are due by July 26. Interviews of potential candidates will take place in August with the training to begin in October.

For more information on the Genesee County Youth Court, please contact Chelsea Elliott at the Genesee County Youth Bureau, 344-3960.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/eighth-to-11th-graders-invited-to-learn-about-youth-court-at-law-day-celebration-may-7#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/eighth-to-11th-graders-invited-to-learn-about-youth-court-at-law-day-celebration-may-7 May 2, 2019, 1:59pm youth court Eighth- to 11th-graders invited to learn about Youth Court at Law Day celebration May 7 at Old Courthouse Billie Owens <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Calling all eighth- to 11<sup>th-</sup>graders in Genesee County and any other individuals interested in Youth Court!&nbsp;On May 7, Genesee County Youth Court will be celebrating Law Day from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Old Courthouse (7 Main St., Batavia)&nbsp;to show the community how our court operates.</p> <p>Applications</p>
Attention students: Aug. 31 is deadline to apply for GC Youth Court https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/attention-students-aug-31-is-deadline-to-apply-for-gc-youth-court/355826 Press release:

Calling all eighth-11th-graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!

Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement. Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers. Three youth judges listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition.

The goal of youth court is to improve youth citizenship skills and decrease problematic behavior.  

Youth Court members learn: about the judicial process and law enforcement; to develop group decision making, leadership and public speaking skills; to participate in all roles of the courtroom -- judge, prosecution, defense and bailiff.  

Genesee County 8-11th-graders who are interested can go online to download an application from the website www.co.genesee.ny.us, where you will find a link on the Youth Bureau page. Applications are due by Aug. 31. Interviews of potential candidates will take place in September with the training to begin in October. 

For more information on the Genesee County Youth Court, please contact Chelsea Elliott at the Genesee County Youth Bureau, 344-3960.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/attention-students-aug-31-is-deadline-to-apply-for-gc-youth-court/355826#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/attention-students-aug-31-is-deadline-to-apply-for-gc-youth-court/355826 Aug 7, 2017, 4:40pm youth court Attention students: Aug. 31 is deadline to apply for GC Youth Court Billie Owens <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Calling all eighth-11<sup>th-</sup>graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members!</p> <p>Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement.&nbsp;Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers. Three</p>
Teens wanted to serve on Youth Court -- be trained to judge your peers for minor offenses https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/teens-wanted-to-serve-on-youth-court-be-trained-to-judge-your-peers-for-minor-offenses Press release:

Genesee County is in the developmental stages of a Youth Court to serve youth in the county. Youth Court is the process of being judged by your peers for minor offenses.

Genesee will have a dispositional court with a panel of judges. Youth will serve in all roles – judge, prosecutor, defense, bailiff and court clerk. Referrals will come to the court from law enforcement and schools. The sentencing is individualized to the respondent and the behavior that brought them to court and based on of restorative justice.

The Genesee County Youth Bureau is currently seeking youth to sit on the court in the positions mentioned above. Interested youth, entering grades eight through 11 in Genesee County may apply.

Selected youth must complete 20 hours of training, which will be held in two-hour segments over a 10-week period. Training will begin in October, and the court is expected to begin hearing cases in January.

An application can be downloaded from the Genesee County website www.co.genesee.ny.us, where you will find a link on the Youth Bureau page. If you would like further information or to have an application mailed to you, please contact the Genesee County Youth Bureau at 344-3960. Applications will be accepted on or before Sept. 28.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/teens-wanted-to-serve-on-youth-court-be-trained-to-judge-your-peers-for-minor-offenses#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/teens-wanted-to-serve-on-youth-court-be-trained-to-judge-your-peers-for-minor-offenses Jul 6, 2017, 3:27pm youth court Teens wanted to serve on Youth Court -- be trained to judge your peers for minor offenses Billie Owens <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Genesee County is in the developmental stages of a Youth Court to serve youth in the county.&nbsp;Youth Court is the process of being judged by your peers for minor offenses.</p> <p>Genesee will have a dispositional court with a panel of judges. Youth will serve in all roles –</p>
Youth Court members sworn in at Old Courthouse https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/youth-court-members-sworn-in-at-old-courthouse/211986
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Press release:

Genesee County Youth Court swore in the Class of 2016 members on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Old Courthouse, Batavia. The oath and charge of confidentiality were administered by the honorable Judge Adams. The new youth court members are: Taylor Augello, Leah Bezon, Catherine Grossman, Nathan Knickerbocker, Michal Lullo, Ryan Manges, David Russo, Taya Townley, Shawn Turner, Mary Vandenbosch and Lakin Woodward. The Youth Court is run by the Genesee County Youth Bureau and funded through Department of Social Services.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/youth-court-members-sworn-in-at-old-courthouse/211986#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/youth-court-members-sworn-in-at-old-courthouse/211986 Jan 11, 2017, 4:33pm youth court Youth Court members sworn in at Old Courthouse Howard Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2016-12/youthcourtimg_4247.jpg?itok=OoQ0wcAt" width="460" height="312" alt="youthcourtimg_4247.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <blockquote> <p>Genesee County Youth Court swore in the Class of 2016 members on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Old Courthouse, Batavia.&nbsp;The oath and charge of confidentiality were administered by the honorable Judge Adams.&nbsp;The new youth court members are: Taylor Augello, Leah Bezon, Catherine Grossman, Nathan Knickerbocker, Michal Lullo, Ryan</p></blockquote>