In our attempt to divert as many people as possible and address underlying causes of crime, our office also makes unprecedentedly active use of Fairfax County’s three specialty dockets, which each address certain issues that often intersect with the criminal justice system. These courts are not adversarial like the regular court system, but are collaborative spaces where prosecutors, defense, and a judge are all on the same side to provide defendants the help they need.

OCA staff attorneys play a vital role in the success of the dockets by working closely with court staff and participants to ensure successful outcomes.