Problem Solving Courts
Animal Welfare Court
Presided by the Honorable Kendrick Wilson
Animal Welfare Court is a problem solving court that addresses and provides a
specialized treatment modality for defendants accused of more serious misdemeanor
offenses involving animal abuse or repeat offenders charged with animal related
offenses. It provides the opportunity for several Pima County agencies
to work with serious misdemeanor violators who have come into contact with criminal
justice systems and who face a sentence of jail time and/or supervised
probation. Animal Welfare Court is a collaborative process that includes The Pima County
Attorney's Office, Pima County Public Defender's Office,
The Pima County Animal Care Center, Pima County Adult Probation, Office of Court
Appointed Counsel, and The Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Domestic Violence Court
Presided by the Honorable Vince Roberts and
the Honorable Kendrick Wilson
Domestic Violence Court is a program developed as a result of a grant written by the
Pima County Adult Probation Department. Its purpose
is to focus on the needs of the community as it relates to domestic violence and the
victims of domestic violence
offenses.
Homeless Court
Presided by the Honorable Charlene Pesquiera
Homeless Court was established for homeless defendants who are residing in a homeless
shelter or receiving services from homeless counseling programs for at least
six months. The purpose of the program is to help homeless defendants resolve their
outstanding cases. To participate in Homeless Court, a written
request must be submitted to the Court by the case manager from the agency that the
defendant is receiving assistance. If you are a representative from a
homeless agency and wish to submit a request to the Court, you may utilize the Homeless Court Agency Form.
Veterans Treatment Court
Presided by the Honorable Alexander Ball
Veterans Treatment Court is a diversionary program that provides the opportunity for the
Veterans Affairs (VA) to work with veterans who have come in contact
with the criminal justice system and offer treatment services as an alternative to jail.
As a veteran, the defendant is offered an array of services
through the VA at no cost.
Meet the Judges
Learn more about the judges who preside over
these programs.