Volunteer opportunities are available for students in grades 7 through 12. Volunteers learn valuable skills and take a leadership role in helping change the lives of their peers. Past Dare County Teen Court volunteers were awarded the North Carolina Governor's Volunteer Service Award in 2014 and in 2025.

Teen Court Brochure

Teen Court Volunteer Application

Dare County Photo Consent

Teen Court Leadership 

The student Leadership Team supports Dare County Teen Court to positively influence the lives of young people in our community. Team members serve as role models for their peers and maintain high standards of conduct. 

Students on the Leadership Team participate as clerk of court, jury foreperson, defense and prosecuting attorneys. Leadership Team training is held two times per month during the summer.

Teen Court Standard of Conduct

I will be supportive of other Teen Court members and adults.

I will display proper behavior during Teen Court activities.

I will use appropriate language during Teen Court activities.

During Teen Court sessions, I will wear clothing that is appropriate and respectful. Appropriate and respectful clothing is casual business attire. I will not wear jeans, t-shirts, flip-flops, or ripped or torn clothing, and I will not wear any revealing clothing.

Teen Court Oath of Confidentiality 

“I swear, or affirm, that I will not divulge, either by words or by signs, any information about any defendant/respondent which may come to my knowledge in any Teen Court Presentation.”

Teen Court Oath of Confidentiality

Teen Court Schedule

Teen Court typically takes place on the second Tuesday of every month
Dare County Administration Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27054.

• Volunteers and Leaders arrive by 5 p.m.
• Parents/Guardians and Respondents arrive by 5:30 p.m.
• Teen Court typically ends by 7 p.m.

Upcoming Teen Court Dates:

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Tuesday, November 6, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025