PEER COURT | PEER COURT OF VERMILION COUNTY
100 North Franklin Street, Danville, IL 61832
English
By phone to schedule an appointment, Youth offenders are referred from law enforcement agencies _x000D_ - (217) 443-9044
No fees
Vermilion County, Illinois
Description
Provides a diversion and accountability program directed toward juvenile misdemeanor offenders who have admitted guilt or participation in an offense. Peer Court involves a teen jury system, which brings together juvenile offenders, their peers, and community agencies to determine consequences for the offenses. The peer court holds hearings to determine the circumstances of the offense and develop contracts with the offenders, which include restitution, apologies, community service work, and educational programs.
Date of Last Formal Update
01/07/2026
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Providing organization
PEER COURT OF VERMILION COUNTY
Invites all youth, ages 10-18, to volunteer as jurors, clerk, bailiffs and teen attorneys at court sessions.