Implement a Community Court Program within the Hermiston Municipal Court in efforts to reduce recidivism and connect individuals with the services available in our community.

The City of Hermiston is seeking funding from the Bureau for Justice Assistance Grant program to implement a Community Court Program in their Municipal Court. The Community Court Program will serve individuals cited with an eligible misdemeanor quality of life crime within the city limits of Hermiston. The city is optimistic that the community court model will help those in our community involved in criminal justice and are struggling with homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health. The program will accept referrals from the Hermiston Police Department and City Prosecutor for individuals cited with committing an eligible misdemeanor or city ordinance violation.