Community Court

What is Issaquah’s community court?

By: Anne Frances Owen ~ 11/16/2022

As Judge Scott Stewart outlined for club members at a recent meeting, Issaquah Community Court differs from traditional court in how it addresses low-level, non-violent offenses such as shoplifting and trespassing. For example, this approach seeks to meet people where they are, support their recovery, and provide immediate social-service resources.