Office of Diversion and Re-Entry

The Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) launched the Permanent Supportive Housing Pilot Project on August 1, 2016, in collaboration with the Criminal Division of the Superior Court, Public Defender, Alternate Public Defender, and District Attorney. This program seeks to serve persons who are homeless and suffering from either mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Clients accepted into ODR are provided permanent housing and treatment for their mental health and/or substance use disorder.

The ODR Permanent Supportive Housing Pilot Project is heard in Department 44 at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (CSFCJC) and in Department 3 at the Compton Courthouse. These courts will accept from their respective jurisdictions felony cases and misdemeanor cases attached to a felony matter.

Lawyers may make referrals to the Permanent Supportive Housing Pilot by contacting ODR at lacountydiversion.org/referral. For cases that were not filed at the CSFJCJ or the Compton Courthouse, lawyers should contact the Public Defender Offices at the aforementioned locations before making a referral to ODR.