We have moved! Our office is now located inside of the Roy H Madsen State Courthouse (204 Mission Road, Kodiak, AK 99615) in room 112. Despite the move, our hours will remain the same; 2:30 – 4:30PM Monday – Friday, closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Kodiak Teen Court is Recruiting New Members!
Sign up at your local school office or call the Kodiak Teen Court office at (907) 486-3550 and leave a message to enroll in this year’s class beginning Monday, November 6th, 2023. Classes will be Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kodiak High School/Auditorium Choral Pod from November 6th, 2023 […]
Joining Kodiak Teen Court
To join Kodiak Teen Court, students must pass the BAR Examination following participation in our law class, which is held from November through January annually. For those interested – keep an eye on our FaceBook page for updates on the law class. Signups typically begin in October, and interested students can sign up at their […]
What is Kodiak Teen Court?
Kodiak Teen Court is a state-approved program in which youth serve as judges, prosecuting attorneys, and defense attorneys (as well as court bailiffs, court clerks and jurors) in real criminal cases involving youth under the age of 18. These programs are also called “Youth Courts” or “Community Diversion” courts. To become a Kodiak Teen Court […]
Defendant Frequently Asked Question Information
Question: How did my case come to Kodiak Teen Court (KTC)? Answer: Cases are referred to Kodiak Teen Court (KTC) from the Youth Corrections Office in Kodiak, from the District Court for Minor In Possession (MIP) offenses, as well as the Kodiak Island Borough School District (KIBSD) for infractions. To qualify for Youth Court, […]
How Effective are Youth Courts?
Kodiak Teen Court and other Youth Courts around the state of Alaska are extremely effective in keeping Youth Offenders from re-committing crimes. When a Youth Juvenile Offender commits a crime, they are given the option of choosing to go through a Youth Court, and in this case, Kodiak Teen Court. Talk about how when […]