A new court program is operating in Phoenix that allows those experiencing homelessness to avoid criminal prosecution if they've been arrested for minor crimes.
The Phoenix City Council will be asked Wednesday to approve more than $2 million to create a new court for people experiencing homelessness. It’s called community court. It’s designed like other specialty courts operating in Phoenix there’s one for veterans only and one for people with behavioral health issues. The goal for all specialty courts is the same: to provide