Community Court

Monroe Municipal Community Court (MMCC) is a collaborative, problem-solving, and community-focused approach to respond to low-level quality of life crimes. Through a cooperative effort between Monroe Municipal Court, the City Prosecutor, Monroe Public Defenders, the Monroe Police Department, and community service providers, MMCC seeks to provide social services to individuals, reduce crime, hold participants accountable, save taxpayer money, and increase public confidence in the local criminal justice system

At arraignment, individuals are encouraged to meet with the MMCC program coordinator to determine eligibility to participate.  Eligible offenses include theft, criminal trespass, knowingly possess a controlled substance, and driving on a suspended license.  MMCC participants are required to complete a risk/needs assessment, engage with social services, and give back to the community through community service.  The program is free.

Monroe Community Court schedule

Monroe Municipal Community Court is held in-person and virtually every Friday at 10 a.m. The Virtual Resource Center (See below) is also included.

The Zoom meeting ID for both community court and the virtual resource center is: 816 8978 9409 (no password required.) 

Technology is available at the court building for anyone who appears in person and needs to meet with providers that appear virtually. 

Contact Us

  1. Monroe Municipal Court
    806 W. Main Street
    Monroe, WA 98272

    360-863-4548
    360-863-4626 (Fax) 
    Email

    Open Monday-Friday
    (Excluding holidays)
    8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. 
     

Brad Cotton
Community Court Program Coordinator
360-863-4525 (o)
360-913-3796 (c)
Email

Virtual Resource Center

The Virtual Resource Center is not only open to Community Court participants but to anyone who needs services. The Zoom meeting ID for the virtual resource center (and community court) is: 816 8978 9409 (no password required.) 

Participating service providers include:

  • Substance use disorder evaluations and treatment
  • Mental health services
  • Transportation services
  • Job training
  • Housing needs
  • Obtain identification
  • Healthcare
  • Case management
  • Family services

Tips for success when accessing virtual Community Court and Resource Center

  • If you are using a smartphone or tablet, use the Zoom Workplace Application (“app) to access your virtual hearing. Visit the app store and download and install the app. 
  • If you are using a computer, you will be prompted to install when you join the meeting.
  • Make sure your device (e.g. phone, computer, tablet) is fully charged. 
  • Call or log in from your computer at least 15 minutes before your scheduled hearing and wait for court personnel to check you in.
  • Sign in to Zoom with your first and last name. 
  • Connect to the call with "internet audio." 
  • You should remain in a muted status until your case is called to reduce background noise. When your case is called, unmute your device. The Judge will ask you to identify yourself, speak loudly and clearly.
  • Appear in attire appropriate for court.
  • Find a stationary location with an appropriate background, 
  • Remain free from distractions while in court.
  • Proceedings will be recorded using the court recording system.

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