From Effort to Impact: Paving the Way for a More Just Society.
About Criminal Justice Reforms
The County of Santa Clara is committed to making a positive impact for our clients through Criminal Justice Reforms that expand diversion programs, provide alternatives to incarceration, and advance community programs for needed services. This site highlights Criminal Justice Reforms programs that the County provides, all with the goal of providing the appropriate services for our clients in our criminal justice system. The information on the website is being continuously updated to keep the community informed about the progress the County is making for the betterment of justice-involved individuals, their families, and our community.
New Policies for Bench Warrants and Arrest Warrant Arraignments
The Santa Clara County Superior Court, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Public Defender’s Office, has launched two new policies that will help reduce unnecessary jail bookings and improve court efficiency.
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Incarcerated individuals spent the summer participating in a variety of college courses at Elmwood Correctional Facility, from culinary courses to Auto 101. The program is a partnership between six Bay Area community colleges and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office to offer these individuals skills and training— with the hope that once they leave the system, they won’t return.
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