SPRINGVILLE — The city has received approval from the state to establish a local youth court
The court employs restorative justice, which involves panels of trained youth volunteers conducting court hearings, deliberating, and coming to a consensus on a sentence for offending juveniles. The sentence focuses on creating opportunities to repair harm, increasing competency to be a productive member of society, and connecting youths to the community.
The city is seeking interested students ages 14-18 and adult mentors to serve on the youth court. Court will be held on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. in the Springville Justice Court, 110 S. Main.
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For more information, contact the Springville Prevention Department at 801-491-7823, or sacor@springville.org.