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Phoenix Community Court marks two years, officials report higher court appearance and low recidivism
Summary
Officials told the subcommittee that Phoenix Community Court has enrolled 804 participants, concluded 554 cases with 214 graduations, and reported a 72% appearance rate and an 8% one‑year recidivism rate among graduates; councilmembers asked for expanded long‑term outcome tracking.
David Ward, director of the public defender’s office, and Scott Hall, deputy director of the Office of Homeless Solutions, presented a two‑year progress report on Phoenix Community Court to the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on April 1.
Ward described Community Court as a "transformative justice initiative" aimed at creating long‑term solutions for people experiencing homelessness and credited coordination among municipal court, the prosecutor’s and public defender’s offices, the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) and community partners.…
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