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In March, Attorney Jennifer Wells educated luncheon attendees about the Greenville Homeless Court, a newly established voluntary diversion program. Homeless Court is designed to help people experiencing homelessness exit the criminal justice system with little-to-no impact on their record. Rather than being held in a typical court room, Homeless Court sessions are held at Triune Mercy Center on Rutherford Street and target those with nonviolent offenses such as shoplifting, trespassing or simple possession of marijuana. Those who complete the program successfully may have their charges dismissed and expunged.
“Giving people a voice is the most important part of being a lawyer to me,” Ms. Wells says. “People often feel like they get lost in the legal system. I work hard to make sure my clients have a voice in the process and that that voice is heard.” To that end, Ms. Wells has been active in promoting a successful Homeless Court in the city of Greenville. She spoke about reasoning behind the program and how the Greenville community will benefit from it. The Homeless Court programs already exist and are thriving in Spartanburg, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill, Charleston and Florence. Thank you, Jennifer Wells, for speaking to SCUPA's Lunch and Learn attendees about this important program. Membership Renewal
2024 SCUPA Dues are due NOW. Dues are late after February 15, 2024. Failure to submit your renewal application and payment by the deadline will result in removal from the membership list and the perks associated with membership.
The cost is $75.00
Members that wish to renew with a debit or credit card:
please submit the application to: Membership@scupa.org We will e-mail you the invoice for payment. NOTE: If you choose to pay with a credit card, you will be charged an additional $7.50. Members that wish to renew with a check:
please submit the application along with a check to: SCUPA P.O. Box 10491 Greenville, SC 29603 |
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