The Homeless Court Program in San Diego

Participates in the Homeless Court program, which helps homeless veterans and nonveterans resolve misdemeanor cases (no felonies or parking tickets). Attorneys can also provide general legal information about issues the Homeless Court cannot resolve.

Defendants meet with their defense attorney 1 week before the court hearing. The special court session is held once a month. In San Diego, court is held on an alternating basis either at Vietnam Veterans of San Diego or St Vincent de Paul Village; and the court hears only misdemeanor cases incurred in the City of San Diego.

In North County, court is held on an alternating basis at either the Brother Benno Foundation or Vietnam Veterans of San Diego New Resolve.

Participants 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.