Eddie Navarro, Grant County Community Court's first graduate, smiles and laughs during a graduation ceremony held Wednesday during the program's weekly court proceedings. Navarro said the program helped him turn his life around and he is now enjoying life more than he ever has.
April 27, 2024
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Grant Co. Community Court celebrates first graduate
EPHRATA – Grant County’s Community Court celebrated its first graduate after a year of serving the county with a program designed to divert defendants away from a cycle of jail time, substance use, arrests and more jail time Wednesday afternoon. State Rep. Alex Ybarra, R–Quincy, attended the event and said it was an emotional experience and equated changing the court environment to choosing a school that works for a student. While a criminal court may help some, Community Court might be a better fit for others.