Sentencing is based on the following grid, but may include optional or additional sentences. It is mandatory that all defendants attend a decision making class that a licensed family counselor conducts twice a month at Teen Connections.
CLASS 1: 8-22 community service hours; 1 jury termsNo seat belt; No helmet
Equipment violation; Unlawful riding
Parking citation; Anti-noise violation
No Class "C" license (moped)
CLASS 2: 18-32 community service hours; 2 jury termsImpeding traffic; Driving across median
Parking citation (handicapped/ fire lain)
No driver's license
Class "C" driver's license violation
Running red light or stop sign
Failure to yield right-of-way
Speeding 15 miles over posted limit
No Class "M" license (motorcycle)
Passing on the wrong side
CLASS 3: 28-42 community service hours; 3 jury termsCollision; No car insurance
Speeding 16-24 miles over limit in school zone
Minor in possession of tobacco
Trespassing
Violation of day or night juvenile curfew law
CLASS 4: 38-52 community service hours; 3 jury termsCriminal mischief (under $20.00)
Disruption of class; Disruption of transportation
Failure to attend school (truancy)
Minor in possession of alcohol
Minor in consumption of alcohol
Racing/ contest of speed (vehicular)
Speeding 24-40 miles over posted limit
Misdemeanor Theft (under $50.00)
Use of tobacco product
CLASS 5: 52-64 community service hours; 3 jury termsAssault by threat or contact
Driving under the influence
Disorderly conduct (verbal or fighting)
Evading police
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Public intoxication
Speeding 40+ miles over limit
Speeding 20+ miles over limit in school zone
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Seth Chomout
Any questions
about Teen Court should be directed to our executive director:
Cindy Allen, email teencourt@live.com or to Bastrop Municipal Court - (512) 321-4522
You can also visit 104 Grady Tuck Lane, Bastrop, TX 78602