COURTROOMWATCH’s mission is to make the justice system more effective and  responsive in handling cases and to create a more informed and involved public with an accountable, fair and transparent criminal justice system.

Court monitors are assigned to various types of hearings and have the opportunity to observe multiple

Volunteers obtain first-hand experience in the courtroom and become familiar with judges and prosecutors.

Volunteers are assigned to a variety of hearings including sentencing, jury trials, felony arraignment, DV court, omnibus hearings, probation violations and OFP hearings.