ATTACHMENT A - Community Court Handout YTD 1.24 - 2.26.pdf

City of Phoenix — Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee (2026-04-01)

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COMMUNITY COURT
DEMOGRAPHICS
White
39.8%
Black
23.1%
Hispanic / Latino
20.3%
American Indian,
Alaska Native
12.6%
Multi Racial
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
Race
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Middle Eastern or
North African
0.4%
25-54
71.6%
55-64
17.9%
18-24
5.7%
65+
4.8%
Age
231 identification and documents
358 connected to shelter and housing placement
98 connected to employment services
172 connected to mental health and substance
use treatment
554 CONCLUDED IN COMMUNITY COURT
214 graduations
32 cases dismissed
11 pled guilty with reduced
sentence
29 placed in other specialty
courts
43 returned to
regular division for
non-compliance
225 opted out of
Community Court
for regular division
COURT INFORMATION
Community Court is held 2 times
per week. Tue/Thurs
2883 scheduled appearances
18 recidivism after graduation
100% experiencing homelessness at time of
citation
SERVICES PROVIDED
754 engaged with CBI
The City of Phoenix Community Court is a transformative justice initiative committed to creating long-term solutions for people
experiencing homelessness. The Community Court is a collaborative effort between multiple City departments, including the Municipal
Court, City Prosecutor's Office, Public Defender’s Office, and the Office of Homeless Solutions. 
For more information, contact Tanya Alegria, Community Court Program Manager, at tanya.alegria@phoenix.gov. 
804
Total
Participants
 JANUARY 2024 - FEBRUARY 2026
214
Graduations
86% experiencing homelessness at time of
engagement
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