Outreach

CJA’s Outreach Team works to increase public awareness about the criminal legal system by contacting people about their upcoming court dates and by providing information and community resource referrals.

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Call us to find out your next court date, how to pay a fine, how to vacate a warrant, what to do if you missed your court date, and more.

On This Page

  • Notifications

    Court date notifications are an essential part of the legal process.

  • Helpline

    CJA’s Helpline is staffed by trained staff who provide information to the public on a variety of topics related to the criminal legal system.

  • FAQs

    Answers to common questions about court appearances, resources, and defense organizations

  • Our Mission

    The Outreach Team serves as a bridge between New Yorkers and the criminal legal system by providing vital resources and key information to improve outcomes and reduce fear and mistrust.

  • Our Work

    Outreach organizes forums, provides information about the justice system, conducts public presentations, and partners with community-based organizations for outreach services.

  • Our Staff

    Outreach staff are trained in procedural justice, motivational interviewing, and the arrest-to-arraignment process. They assist court-involved individuals and their families with navigating the pretrial process, including notifying clients of their next court appearance and addressing any related concerns.

CJA Court Notifications

  • Court date notifications are crucial for ensuring court appearance. Failing to appear can result in additional charges or arrest warrants with far-reaching consequences.

    CJA sends court date reminders via text messages, emails, phone calls, and letters to individuals with criminal court appearances. The Outreach helpline is available to answer questions about court dates, bail payment, warrants, and more.

2023 Notifications In Numbers

  • Phone Calls

  • Text Messages

  • Letters Sent

CJA Helpline

  • Outreach staff help individuals navigate the court system, understand their legal rights, and refer them to legal counsel. The Helpline also provides support to family members and friends of those who have been arrested.

    The Helpline is confidential and free of charge.

  • Helpline Calls

  • Types of helpline calls

    Types of helpline calls include Attorney Information, Court Information, DAT Information, Legal Advice, Court Notification, Project Greenlight, and QSR Information.

FAQs

Answers to common questions about court appearances, resources, and defense organizations

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