If you are interested in working with the Dallas Community Courts and would like to submit an application to provide services to our court defendants, please click here to view our currently pending Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA). Instructions on how to submit an application as a service provider are included within the Notice of Funding Availability. If you have any questions, please contact michelle.buendia@dallas.gov.

Justice Redefined

Community Courts

Vision Statement

Enhancing quality of life through collaborative and innovative initiatives.

Model

• Rehabilitate – Provide individuals with the opportunity to address their Class C misdemeanors and connect them to valuable resources to deal with any higher-level offenses.

• Restore – Provide a seamless integration of services to address an individual’s needs, including criminal, mental health, substance abuse, housing, employment, and transportation.

• Respect – Treat all individuals in a respectful manner and provide them resources to become productive members of society.

Court Dockets

Community Courts maintain a comprehensive docket, offering both virtual and in-person options. This flexible approach ensures accessibility and accommodates diverse preferences for attending court proceedings. Whether you prefer the convenience of a virtual setting or the traditional in-person experience, our court dockets are designed to meet your needs while upholding the principles of justice and fairness.

Who Qualifies for Community Courts?

Individuals who:

1. Are 18 Years of age or older

2. Have a City of Dallas Class C Misdemeanor

Where to Find us

To attend a court virtually please visit our court links:

Virtual Community Court Rooms (Microsoft Teams) ​ ​
South Oak Cliff Virtual Community Court	South Dallas Virtual Community Court	West Dallas Virtual Community Court
Northeast Vickery Meadow Virtual Community Court	Downtown Dallas Virtual Community Court	South Oak Cliff Veterans Virtual  Community Court
South Dallas Drug Court

About Us

 

Since 2004, Dallas Community Courts have been committed to transforming lives through community-centered justice. What began with the establishment of the South Dallas Community Court has grown into a network of specialized courts designed to meet people where they are. Over two decades, we have expanded our reach across Dallas. The West Dallas Community Court opened in 2008, followed by the South Oak Cliff Community Court in 2010. In 2014, our commitment to tailored interventions took a leap with the opening of the Adult Drug Treatment Court. The Northeast Community Court became a cornerstone in 2016, alongside the Veterans Treatment Court, addressing the unique needs of those who have served our country. In 2025, Community Courts expanded its services to veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses through the General Assistance Program, providing limited emergency assistance and financial relief to clients who can demonstrate financial need.

Our impact has been recognized nationally. The South Dallas Community Court earned National Mentor Court designation in 2008, a distinction reaffirmed in 2014, 2024 and again in 2025. A testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in justice reform. For more than 20 years, we have worked alongside judges, community partners, and the individuals we serve to redefine what justice looks like. That work continues today.

The South Oak Cliff Veterans Treatment Court and the General Assistance Program are supported by separate grants from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC).

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.tvc.texas.gov​. 

 

The South Oak Clifff Veterans Treatment Court is also supported by Grant No.15PBJA-24-GG-03992-VTCX awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office of Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.