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Justice named as new Judge Mentor to Putnam County Youth Court

Justice Camille Linson has been named to succeed the late James Reitz as Judge Mentor to the Putnam County Youth Court. Youth Court is a diversion program for juvenile offenders run as part of the County’s Family Court.  Its goals are to reduce youth crime rates and prevent re-offenses by minors. 

Linson is also a candidate for the County Judge seat vacated by Reitz’s untimely death in June. 

Offenses commonly heard by the Youth Court include assault, criminal mischief, grand and petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Since 1988, the Putnam County Youth Court has ensured that youthful offenders are given a trial by their peers. Under the supervision of adult staff and consulting experts, including Justice Linson, young people aged 12 to 19 act as judge, supervisor, jurors, clerk, bailiff, prosecutor and defense counsel, and determine consequential sentences for offenders.

Linson says helping young offenders find meaningful ways to take responsibility for their actions breaks the cycle of crime right at the start. She says that means fewer repeat offenses, safer neighborhoods, and young people learning to be productive members of their communities.

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