Homeless Court Program
a program of Brother Benno Foundation
About Homeless Court Program
Participates in the Homeless Court Program which helps homeless adults in North County resolve misdemeanor cases (no felonies or parking tickets). Attorneys can also provide general legal information about issues the Homeless Court cannot resolve. The special court session is held once a month on an alternating basis at either the Brother Benno Foundation or Vietnam Veterans of San Diego-New Resolve. Defendants meet with their defense attorney 1 week before the court hearing. Defendants must be able to show the court evidence of their progress and activities to overcome homelessness. Judges give court sentences for program activities in which defendants are already involved.
Service Hours
Court is held once a month. The referring agency will notify the defendant about the date and time of his/her initial consultation with the defense attorney.Additional Information
- Eligibility: Must be homeless and participating in an agency program.
- Fees: No fees charged.
- Intake: Referral by agency. Agencies participating in the program include Alpha Project for the Homeless-Casa Raphael, the Brother Benno Foundation, Interfaith Community Services, North County Lifeline, North County Solutions for Change, and Vietnam Veterans of San Diego-New Resolve.
- Service Categories: Legal Representation
- Target Populations: Homeless Individuals
