Drug Court integrates licensed, accredited, certified, Alcohol and Drug Treatment services with Justice case processing.
Drug Court promotes a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants due process rights.
Eligible participants are identified early and referred to the Drug Court.
The Drug Court provides access to a continuum of AOD rehabilitative as well as vocational and educational services.
Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing.
A coordinated strategy governs Drug Court response to participant's compliance as itemized in standards and protocols.
Ongoing Judicial interaction with each Drug Court participant is essential.
Monitoring and evaluation will measure the achievement of program goals and gauge program effectiveness.
Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective Drug Court planning, implementation, and operations.
Forging formal partnerships among the Drug Court, public agencies, and community based organizations generates support for the Drug Court operations.
