MANHATTAN
Project Reset and Project Reset+ programming in Manhattan are provided by three organizations: the Midtown Community Court, The Osborne Association, and Young New Yorkers. The program provider is determined by the precinct of arrest and age at time of arrest.
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If you are 21 years old or older
In what precinct were you arrested? Please check your DAT for your arrest precinct.
In the 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14 (MTS), 17, 18 (MTN), 19, 20, 22 (CPP) or 24th precinct
Programming will be at Midtown Community Court at 314 W. 54th Street in Manhattan. Contact 518.723.0155 or projectresetMH@courtinnovation.org to schedule.
In the 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33, or 34th precinct
Programming will be at The Osborne Association, 2090 7th Ave Suite 108, Manhattan 10027. Contact 212.324.5577 to schedule.
If you are 18-20 years old
In what precinct were you arrested? Please check your DAT for your arrest precinct.
In the 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13th precinct
Programming will be at Young New Yorkers, Swiss Institute, 38 St. Marks Pl., Manhattan. Contact 917.972.6642 or programs@youngnewyorkers.org to schedule.
In the 10, 14 (MTS), 17, 18 (MTN), 19, 20, 22 (CPP), or 24th precinct
Programming will be at Midtown Community Court at 314 W. 54th Street in Manhattan. Contact 518.723.0155 or projectresetMH@courtinnovation.org to schedule.
In the 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33, or 34th precinct
Programming will be at The Osborne Association, 2090 7th Ave Suite 108, Manhattan 10027. Contact 212.324.5577 to schedule.
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
Click for a list of charges that may be diverted to Project Reset or Project Reset+. The final decision about eligibility rests with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
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Criminal Mischief, 4th Degree (PL 145.00)
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Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 7th Degree PL 220.03
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Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 5th Degree (PL 165.40)
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Criminal Tampering, 3rd Degree (PL 145.14)
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Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degrees (PL 140.15)
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Criminal Trespass, 3rd Degrees (PL 140.10) when NOT in connection with an office/commercial use building
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Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, 2nd Degree (PL 220.50)
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Falsely Reporting an Incident, 3rd Degree (PL 240.50)
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Making Graffiti (PL 145.60)
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Petit Larceny (PL 155.25)
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Possession of Graffiti Instruments (PL 145.65)
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Promoting Gambling, 2nd Degree (PL 225.05)
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Reckless Endangerment of Property (PL 145.25)
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Theft of Services (PL 165.15) (subway and bus only)
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Unauthorized Sale of Certain Transportation Services (PL 165.16)
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Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, 3rd Degree (PL 165.05)
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Unlawful Assembly (PL 240.10)
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. Click the logo for additional information.
Osborne offers four different program interventions: a training in Social Resilience to help participants respond to stressful situations, a Restorative Justice circle, Narcan training, and community building projects with local partners in Harlem. All programming lasts between 2-4 hours and can be completed in one day. If interested, individuals can be linked to additional, voluntary services on an ongoing basis. Click the logo for additional information.
Young New Yorkers (YNY) uses art to transform the criminal legal system via the creative voices of young New Yorkers. Participants complete restorative arts-based programming incorporating photography, video, and collage. All programming lasts between 2-4 hours and can be completed in one day. If interested, individuals can be linked to additional, voluntary services on an ongoing basis. Click the logo for additional information.