Hosting a House Party? Listen to These Judges, Cops First

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ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – Teens in the Rochester area and several other North Oakland County communities will learn what to expect from the legal system if they’re caught drinking, at house parties where alcohol is served to minors, or engaging in illegal or prescription drug use during the 6th Annual Court Night.

The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, and 52-3 District Court Judges Lisa Asadoorian, Nancy Carniak and Julie Nicholson will open their courtrooms for a candid discussion about the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse.

Joining them will be Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh, Rochester Police Chief Steven J. Schettenhelm, Auburn Hills Drug Recognition Expert Officer Dan Prachar and Lt. Daniel R. Toth, commander of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Orion Substation.

“Ensuring that our youth are protected and safe is the focus,” said Julie Brenner, executive director of the North Oakland Community Coalition, which is sponsoring Court Night with the Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition.

“This is a unique opportunity to directly interact with our judges and we are honored to partner with them to address what they see in their courtrooms and how they work with our communities to prevent substance misuse,” Brenner said.

Specifically, judges will explain the laws and ordinances that apply to Oakland County communities regarding substance misuse.

“The messages from the judges are clear — bad decisions now affect youth later,” said Shelly Najor, RAHCC community outreach coordinator. “These discussions arm our youth with the information they need to make healthy decisions that will affect their lives for years to come.”

The target audience for Court Night is teens and their parents, but it’s open to all Oakland County residents. Register here or call (248) 520-3786 for more information.