Bellingham's alternative court system for non-violent offenders
City leaders are proposing a "therapeutic court" that would place non-violent offenders in drug or other counseling.
Source: king5.com
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Bellingham city council rejects proposal to ban public drug use, citing lack of diversion options
Councilmembers cited concerns regarding a lack of space in the jail and a lack of community or therapeutic courts that could link offenders to drug treatment.
Source: king5.com
Bellingham Council rejects making public drug use a crime
Despite the mayor's best efforts, the Bellingham City Council has rejected a proposal that would make public drug use a crime.
Source: mynorthwest.com
Historic firsts for Bellingham City Council as it reconvenes for the new year
Skip Williams and Kristina Michele Martens were sworn in as the first Black representatives to ever serve on the council.
Source: kgmi.com
» Bellingham Municipal Court Partially Reopens
By Forrest Camire July 13, 2021 5:42 pm KGMI Bellingham Municipal Court Judge Debra Lev annouced the Municipal Court Building will partially reopen beginning today (Tuesday). On June 22nd, Judge Lev ordered the court open on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons for in-person court sessions involving hearings for criminal defendants who are not in custody. Bellingham Municipal Court has used video conferencing and telephonic hearings to hold sessions safely during the pandemic, broadcasting hearings live via its website and YouTube page to ensure public access. The court will continue tele...
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