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Project 22 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
A: By reading our Eligibility Criteria statement. Individuals who do not pass this critieria will be unable to participate.

Q: WHAT KIND OF CASES ARE REFERRED TO Project 22?
A: Project 22 receives referrals from Traffic and Criminal Courts.

Q: HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR Project 22?
A: It depends on what type of case you have. See below:

FOR TRAFFIC CASES:

• For Current Cases: You must go to the Traffic Division at 661 Washington Street, Oakland, CA and sign up at 8:00a.m.for 10:00a.m Court session.
• For Past Due Cases: You must sign up at 10:30-11:30a.m. for 2:00p.m. Court session. It is the discretion of the Commissioner to grant you community service.

FOR CRIMINAL CASES:

• After you appear in Court, it is the discretion of the Judge to grant you community service with Project 22.
• For further questions contact: Criminal Division at 661 Washington Street, Oakland, CA, Second Floor.

Q: HOW MANY HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS MUST I PERFORM?
A: The amount of the hours is determined by the amount of the fine assessed at a rate of $10 per hour.

Q: WHERE CAN I PERFORM MY COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?
A: You can perform your community service at a non-profit organization of your choice as long as the agency is registered and you have the approval from Project 22.

Q: IS THERE A SIGN-UP FEE?
A: YES! Project 22 charges a fee based upon the amount of the assigned community service hours.

Q: WHY MUST I PAY A SERVICE FEE TO DO Project 22?
A: Project 22 is neither funded by the state nor the government. Its existence is based upon the service fees paid by its clients.

Q: WHAT IF I AM HAVING A PROBLEM COMPLETING MY HOURS ON TIME?
A: When you are in Court, you are assigned a future Court date. If you have not completed your Project 22 requirements, you MUST appear. It is at the discretion of the Court to grant you an extension. If you do not do this it will result in a FAILURE TO APPEAR for traffic cases or a WARRANT for criminal cases.

Q: WHAT IF I DO NOT COMPLETE MY Project 22 ON TIME?
A: Bring your timesheet signed of any completed hours to Project 22 by the RETURN TIMESHEET DATE. Project 22 will inform the Court of the confirmed hours.

Q: CAN I GET AN ABSTRACT FOR D.M.V. REGISTRATION AFTER I SIGN UP FOR Project 22?
A: YES! You are able to obtain an abstract after signing up for Project 22 providing the program requirements are completed.

Q: CAN I PROTEST THE CITATIONS AFTER I SIGN UP FOR Project 22?
A: NO! Questions regarding this matter must be addressed to the Traffic Division.

Q: CAN I GO TO TRAFFIC SCHOOL?
A: NO! You have waived your right to traffic school when you sign up for community service.

Q: AM I ABLE TO CHANGE MY MIND AND PAY THE FINE INSTEAD OF PERFORMING THE COMMUNITY SERVICE?
A: YES! You must pay the fine at 661 Washington Street, Oakland, Ca. Traffic Division.

Q: IF I CHOOSE TO DO PART OF MY REQUIRED Project 22 HOURS, CAN I PAY THE DIFFERENCE OF THE HOURS LEFT?
A: YES! As long as you are within the time allowed, you must go back to Court to show proof of hours completed and pay the remainder to Traffic Court.

Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I NEED AN ABSTRACT WHEN I HAVE A 40508B?
A: When you return your timesheet and the hours have been confirmed, you must inform Project 22 that will need an abstract. Project 22 will notify the Traffic Division that you have completed your program requirements. You may purchase an abstract from the Traffic Division.

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