![]() You can usually resolve the matter that day, if it is a minor one. If you do not qualify for the Public Defender, you can request a continuance to hire your own attorney, or you may only have to pay a fee for the one day. You will have to fill out a financial declaration to qualify for the services of a Public Defender. There is normally a duty Public Defender available in court to assist you when you appear in front of the judge. Bear in mind there are no guarantees that you will not be arrested on the warrant until you appear in court, depending on why the warrant was issued. Quite often, if you appear before 8:30 a.m., you can stay and take care of the matter that same day. You will then need to either hire an attorney to take care of calendaring it or you can calendar it yourself by going to the court clerk’s office with either the warrant number or case number. If you do not have an attorney, call the Sheriff’s number above and find out which court issued the warrant. The attorney can place you on the court’s calendar to clear it up. If you are currently represented by an attorney, inform him or her immediately. ![]() ![]() Please see the “Participating Agencies” page for more information on eligibility and to determine which agency is best for you. The HCP realizes that the work people do in their program activities is necessary to promote public and individual safety. The HCP recognizes that incarceration is counterproductive to people working to reclaim their lives. That does not mean you can challenge the court by saying it cannot incarcerate you – it still retains the power to incarcerate. This is why there are no fines or threat of custody in the HCP. This is what the court and prosecution recognize to resolve your case. Ideally, these activities meet your need to move from the street through the program to self-sufficiency. These accomplishments are the activities you engage in, such as self-help classes (e.g., life skills AA/NA meetings counseling employment or computer skills medical treatment, whether physical or mental health). If you are not in a program, but have made progress in your life, but still need help with your court cases, fines or fees, please email us and we can discuss options with you. ![]() Your work in the agency will determine your eligibility for Homeless Court. This ensures that you select the agency and services that best fit your needs, instead of the court, prosecution, or law enforcement directing you to a program. If you are currently homeless and not in a program, you should pick an agency that works best for your needs. If your agency is not listed, please have your case worker contact us. Participation in Homeless Court Program (HCP) typically requires a referral from a local homeless-service agency that already makes referrals into the HCP (see tab on Participating Agencies). ![]()
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