Community court marks graduation

— PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Due to an error in identifying the judge, the community court story is being reprinted in entirety.

CHENEY – The Cheney Municipal Court celebrated the graduation of Scott Sullivan, marking a milestone for the Community Court program on Jan. 18.

The courtroom buzzed with the presence of family and friends as Judge Richard M. Leland commended Sullivan’s achievements and reflected on the origins of the community court initiative.

“The community court was started in 2022,” Leland said.

The essence of the program lies in providing support beyond legal consequences, addressing un...