Volunteer Opportunities

The Lebanon Youth Peer Court is an alternative court within the criminal justice system for juveniles who commit misdemeanors or violations. Juvenile offenders may be referred to peer court by Linn County Juvenile Department, Municipal Court or local schools.

If, after admitting their guilt, offenders are accepted into peer court, juries made up of middle school and high school students hear their cases. After determining the facts of the case, each jury recommends a sentence for the defendant that is appropriate for the crime and circumstances.

The Volunteer Program was created to form a working partnership between citizens and the police to enhance communications and assist the Lebanon Police Department in the delivery of quality services. Citizen volunteers are recruited from various sources, including the Citizens Academy. They assist the agency in many ways, including: 

Municipal Court Assistant
Clerical Duties 
Disabled Parking
Community Policing Events
Telecommunications