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Kirkland Community Court pilot shows early positive outcomes in Woodinville update
Summary
City staff reported Woodinville’s participation in Kirkland’s Community Court pilot has seen 16 clients enroll since September, four graduates, about 54 cases filed and no confirmed rearrests so far; staff and defenders said virtual access and community-resource connections are key features.
Woodinville city staff and partner defense attorneys told the council on June 17 that the Kirkland Municipal Court’s Community Court pilot — used by several Eastside cities — has produced encouraging early results in Woodinville.
Jared Hill introduced Chief Myers, who said the program began last September; over roughly 10 months the city has had about 16 clients enroll, four clients have completed the program, roughly seven remain active and staff filed about 54 cases into the program during that period. Chief Myers cautioned that the absence of rearrests so far is likely too…
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