County youth program honored with national recognition
Judge Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, left, stands with the 2024 Teen Court participants. Justice of the Peace Precinct Three also has a Teen Court program. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
Originating in 2007, Teen Courts in Texas provide a voluntary alternative to traditional adjudication and sentencing for teenagers in municipal or justice courts. The city of Georgetown has a program, but the county teen courts have been commemorated on a national level.
The Williamson County’s Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Teen Court Program has been awarded the 2024 Achievement Award by T…