No State of the Court Presentation

Lakewood Courts got a little less transparent in 2023.

The Lakewood Municipal Court holds an annual presentation for City Council and the public on the State of the Court. In 2022 we learned that Lakewood was focusing on compassion and opening an Outreach Court to clear warrants and provide resources. Unfortunately, in 2023 there was no update on this or any other subject. Judge Nicole Bozarth presides over the Lakewood Municipal Court.

In 2022 it was reported that the number of service calls to police was up but the number of court hearings was down. Why? Is it still down?

In 2023, Lakewood started the Outreach Court. How was success measured? Future plans?

What is the state of the court?