MANHATTAN
Project Reset and Project Reset+ programming in Manhattan are provided by the Midtown Community Court, a program of the Center for Justice Innovation.
To participate or ask a question, please contact us:
Phone: 646.470.7419
Email: ccimidtownreset@nycourts.gov
Address:
314 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019
Program Information
Programming through the Midtown Community Court consists of an interactive 2-hour group session grounded in procedural and restorative justice philosophies. Participants engage in conversations that encourage connection and reflection about the criminal justice system, the experience and impact of arrest, and perspectives on accountability. Young adults may instead choose to participate in an arts-based session at the New Museum.
Spanish-speaking groups are offered at least once per month. Individual counseling sessions are also offered on an as-needed basis.
Legal Advice Available
You may hire an attorney or if you cannot afford an attorney, please click to find more information on which attorney you should contact at no cost to you. Please check your DAT for your return court information.
If your return court is the Midtown Community Court
Contact The Legal Aid Society, Rebecca Chevalier, RIChevalier@Legal-Aid.org, 212.298.3080.
If your return court is 100 Centre Street and you live in Harlem
Contact the Neighborhood Defender Services of Harlem, Ariel Tejada, atejada@ndsny.org, 212.876.5500.
If your return court is 100 Centre Street and you do not live in Harlem and your return date is on
a Thursday
Contact New York County Defenders, Sydney Lester at slester@nycds.org, 212.803.5113.
If your return court is 100 Centre Street and you do not live in Harlem and your return date is not
on a Thursday
Contact The Legal Aid Society, Rebecca Chevalier, RIChevalier@Legal-Aid.org, 212.298.3080.
Eligibility in Manhattan
You may be eligible for Project Reset if:
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You were arrested in Manhattan
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You are 18-years-old or older;
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You were issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for a non-violent misdemeanor crime;
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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office determines that your case is eligible;