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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Maricopa County Regional Homeless Court (MCRHC)
Contact Information
Phone:    
Fax:
Karen Sadler Maricopa County Regional Homeless Court Coordinator

5. 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

6. City of Tucson Homeless Court
Contact Information:   
Tucson City Court  -- (520)

7. National Center for State Courts
Direct link to Homeless Courts in all states

8. 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.

9. 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

10. City of Phoenix Veterans Court
Contact Information: 
Melvin Morris, Veterans Court Coordinator
Phone:

11. 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

12. East Valley Regional Veterans Court
Contact Information

13. Mesa Veterans Court
Contact Information
Coordinator: Anne Gervase

14. Tucson Veterans Court
Contact Information:
Coordinator: Cassondra Forste

15. Justice For Vets Links to Veterans Courts across the country

16. 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

17. City of Phoenix Behavioral Health Court
Contact Information: 
Lynn Gibson, M.A. Mental Health Specialist, Phoenix Public Defender Office
Phone:

18. Glendale Mental Health Court
Contact Information
Coordinator: Kathy Williams
Phone:

19. 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

20. Thanks!
Contact Information: Patricia George
Phone: