Special Advocates To Support White, Van Buren Fosters
White and Van Buren Counties launching a new Court Appointed Special Advocates program to provide foster children with dedicated volunteers. General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge John Meadows said the non-profit organization recruits and trains community members to serve as representatives for children in state custody and represent their best interests throughout the legal process. […]
Warren Teen Court Program Providing Opportunities
Warren County’s Teen Court Program tries to create opportunities for students who are interested in Law Enforcement. In the program, students decide the fate of a juvenile’s status or delinquent offense instead of a judge. The program is designed to provide valuable courtroom experience to teenage students. General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Ryan Moore […]
Warren High Students Learn Criminal Court System
Warren County High School students sat in on a criminal court trial to better understand the roles of attorneys and judges as well as possible career paths. Warren County General Sessions Judge Ryan Moore said students shadowed him and interacted with attorneys before watching the trial from the gallery. He said this experience is invaluable […]
Juvenile Pleads Guilty To All Charges In Death Of Cookeville Teen
The juvenile charged in the death of Cookeville High student Alex Hughes Brooks last October pled guilty to all charges Thursday. The 17-year old, whose name has not been released, entered his plea in Juvenile Court to charges of Reckless Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Tampering With Evidence. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the juvenile has […]
