Santa Cruz Co Neighborhood Court Community Meeting Set For Monday

Press release from the Office of the District Attorney:

Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell is hosting a meeting on October 25th at 6pm to update the community on the progress of the Neighborhood Court program. Neighborhood Court launched in December 2020 by the District Attorney’s Office as a new diversion program.

Neighborhood Court is a community driven, pre-filing diversion program designed to divert low level misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system and addresses criminal violations that impact the quality of life in the community. First time offenders are given the opportunity to go through a community-based process using restorative justice principles as an alternative to criminal court. The purpose of Neighborhood Court is to reduce recidivism, address the harm caused, and restore the local community.

Speakers will include District Attorney Jeff Rosell, Chief Deputy District Attorney Tara George, Santa Cruz County Probation - Adult Division Director Sara Fletcher, Neighborhood Court Program Coordinators, and volunteer panelists. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 health concerns.

Members of the public may attend the meeting by using a computer, smartphone, or dial-in phone.

Meeting and Login information:
Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office - Neighborhood Court Community Meeting Time: Oct 25, 2021, 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8627...
Meeting ID: 862 7949 1574
Passcode: 71603
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