2018 State of the Court

STATE OF THE COURT REPORT | 2018 EDITION

Collaborative justice programs in San Bernardino are dependent on the dedication and multiagency partnership from the following:

JUVENILE DRUG COURT Juvenile Drug Court provides intensive judicial intervention and intensive community supervisor of juveniles involved in substance abuse that is not generally available through the traditional court process. VETERANS TREATMENT COURT Veterans Treatment Court targets the root cause of veterans’ criminal behavior. The goal of Veterans Court is to resolve criminal cases through treatment and support. Veterans take part in a program tailored to address their needs, with judicial supervision, other veterans, treatment providers, mentors and support teams.  Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brian Injuries (TBI), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), substance or other diagnosed disorders as a result of their military service  Agree to participate in a minimum of 15-18 month treatment program SHELTER COURT Held in a community location, Shelter Court is a special court session for homeless defendants to resolve outstanding traffic and/or misdemeanor cases. Homeless defendants can have their cases dismissed upon successful completion of community services and attending drug and/or alcohol addiction meetings, if applicable. Resolution of outstanding warrants not only meets a fundamental need of homeless people, but also eases court case processing backlogs and reduces homelessness.  Must be eligible for Veteran Affairs benefits Eligibility:  Have served in the military  Charged with a Qualifying Felony

District Attorney’s Office

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Law Offices of the Public Defender

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Department of Behavioral Health

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Department of Human Services

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Adult and Juvenile Probation

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Department of Veterans Affairs

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Sheriff’s Department

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 Various other community-based service providers, recovery programs and housing

TREATMENT COURTS

ADULT DRUG COURT Drug Courts are a specially designed court calendar that provide an alternative to traditional criminal justice prosecution for non-violent drug-related offenses. Program goals include reducing recidivism and substance abuse among offenders and increase the offenders likelihood of successful rehabilitation.

MENTAL HEALTH COURT

Mental Health Courts are a type of problem-solving court that combines judicial supervision with community mental health treatment and other support services in order to reduce criminal activity and improve the quality of life for participants.

Eligibility:

Charged with a Qualifying Felony

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Reside in San Bernardino County

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No gang affiliation

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 Acknowledgement of substance abuse/mental health problem  Willingness and ability to participate in a multi- phased rehabilitative program

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (SBCSC)

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