As amended through April 30, 2019
Rule 2 - Proceedings in Teen Court (a) All proceedings shall conform to the governing statute and applicable rules of criminal procedure as the supervising judge deems appropriate. In all other respects, the proceedings may be informal. (i) Juries shall have not less than three (3) and not more than six (6) members. (ii) Jury verdicts shall be unanimous. (iii) The jury verdict shall be in writing and shall be signed by the defendant, parent or legal guardian and supervising judge. (iv) Members of the jury may be challenged only for cause. The supervising court may define a challenge for cause. (b) The supervising court shall design sentencing alternatives appropriate for its community. (i) Pursuant to W.S. § 7-13-1204(a)(viii), such alternatives shall include, but are not limited to: (A) Community service as authorized by the supervising court; (B) Mandatory participation in law related education classes, appropriate counseling, treatment or other education programs; (C) A requirement the teen defendant participate as a juror or other teen court member in proceedings before the teen court; (D) Fines, if any, not to exceed the statutory amount. (c) The supervising court, or its appointed presiding judge, shall design specific alternative ranges for each case before it pursuant to W.S. § 7-13-1204(a)(viii). (d) The supervising court, or its appointed presiding judge, shall inform each jury of the sentencing alternatives and the limits for each alternative before the jury retires for deliberations.