The Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County, the first regional court in New Jersey, is reportedly providing essential social services and reducing recidivism among court defendants.
The Central Municipal Court opened in January 2022 and currently includes 10 of the county’s 23 municipalities.
In addition to providing cost savings, the Central Municipal Court partners with Jewish Family Service to connect individuals appearing before the court to an average of six resources including counseling, mental health, vocational, housing, food pantries, and legal assistance.