City of Santa Clarita
Community Court Program

In 2006, the Santa Clarita Community Court Diversion Program was implemented as an alternative to the juvenile justice system for first-time, non-violent, juvenile offenders.  Juvenile offenders who commit non-violent petty crimes are sentenced by a judge to perform community service, make restitution, attend diversion classes, and pay financial penalties.  If the juvenile completes the program, their crime does not go on their record.  The program was started to help first-time offenders learn from their mistakes, and to ensure that youth perform their community service and pay their restitution here in Santa Clarita where their crime was committed.

The program is a partnership between the City of Santa Clarita, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Message from Councilmember Frank Ferry

“The goal of the Community Court is to prevent future crime by addressing public safety problems locally when they occur.  It is important to discourage violations by holding teens accountable for their actions, giving them the chance to admit their guilt, and providing them with the opportunity to compensate for what was lost or damaged within the City.”

View the 2008 Community Court 2008 Yearly Report

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:

Bob Siecke
Community Court Coordinator
(661) 286-4044
bsiecke@santa-clarita.com

Evelyn Sanchez
Community Court Clerk
(661) 286-4004
esanchez-temp@santa-clarita.com

Community Court office is located at

City Hall, Suite 285,
23920 Valencia Boulevard,
Valencia

Community Court office hours are

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from
1:00-6:00 p.m.