Inside the Courtroom: How Cities are Using Specialized Courts Patricia George Assistant Bureau Chief Community Prosecution Bureau City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office

Maricopa County Regional Homeless Court (MCRHC) Outstanding minor misdemeanor Victimless offenses Homeless individuals who demonstrate commitment to end their homelessness MCRHC combines punishment with treatment and services in rigorous supervised rehabilitation programs

Maricopa County Regional Homeless Court (MCRHC) Provider submits an application once applicant has been accepted into a provider program MCRHC reviews application and refers case to appropriate Municipal/Justice Court for participation If approved, case is scheduled once the applicant has met the program and community restitution requirements Applicant appears at MCRHC with their case manager and reports on their program participation If appropriate, the Judge quashes relevant warrants, fines and fees in exchange for completed community service hours

Maricopa County Regional Homeless Court (MCRHC) Contact Information Phone: 602-506-0063    Fax: 602-372-8522 Email: homelesscourt@superiorcourt.maricopa.gov Karen Sadler Maricopa County Regional Homeless Court Coordinator

City of Tucson Homeless Court Designed to assist homeless persons who are in residential treatment for at least 45 days Participants must have a case worker submit their case via a submission form It is guaranteed at the initial session that no jail time will occur at that setting Attempts to resolve outstanding warrants, fines and unresolved cases

City of Tucson Homeless Court Contact Information:    CRTHomelessCourt@tucsonaz.gov  Tucson City Court  -- (520) 791-3260

National Center for State Courts Direct link to Homeless Courts in all states www.NCSC.org

City of Phoenix Veterans Court Veterans entering the criminal justice system make contact with specific programs to address the root causes of the behavior that resulted in the veteran becoming a defendant in the criminal justice system.

City of Phoenix Veterans Court Connection to Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists VA Hospital Community Resource and Referral Center Connection to Veteran Navigators Connection to Correctional Health Services Connection to Community Programs Cass Hud/Vash Transitional Housing In-Patient Programs

City of Phoenix Veterans Court Contact Information:  Melvin Morris, Veterans Court Coordinator Phone: 480-521-1238 Email: melvin.morris@phoenix.gov

East Valley Regional Veterans Court Participating Municipalities: Chandler Municipal Court Carefree-Cave Creek Consolidated Court Fountain Hills Municipal Court Gilbert Municipal Court Paradise Valley Municipal Court Scottsdale City Court Tempe Municipal Court

East Valley Regional Veterans Court Contact Information Email: court-inquiries@tempe.gov

Mesa Veterans Court Contact Information Coordinator: Anne Gervase Email: Anne.Gervase@MesaAz.gov

Tucson Veterans Court Contact Information: Coordinator: Cassondra Forste Email: Cassondra.Forste@tucsonaz.gov

Justice For Vets Links to Veterans Courts across the country https://justiceforvets.org/

City of Phoenix Behavioral Health Court Connection to Behavioral Health Case Managers Regional Behavioral Health Care Authority General Mental Health Services Connection to Peer Navigators Connection to Correctional Health Services Connection to Community Programs Cass Scattered Housing Treatment Partners

City of Phoenix Behavioral Health Court Contact Information:  Lynn Gibson, M.A. Mental Health Specialist, Phoenix Public Defender Office Phone: 602-534-4738 Email: lynn.gibson@phoenix.gov

Glendale Mental Health Court Contact Information Coordinator: Kathy Williams Email: kwilliams@glendaleaz.com Phone: 623-930-2426

Mesa Community Court Serves chronic justice system offenders who commit low level crimes, fail to comply with court orders, or who fail to appear for Court Focus on alternative strategies Connection to services for homelessness, unemployment, chemical dependency, and mental health services Mondays and Wednesdays From 2:00 – 5:00 PM in Courtroom #202

Thanks! Contact Information: Patricia George Email: patricia.george@phoenix.gov Phone: 602-256-3506