Treatment Court Judge
Hon. Richard M. Wallace
Court Staff
Mindy Thomas, Resource Coordinator II
Tompkins County Court
320 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-216-6602
Fax: 212-952-6461
Lisa Barrett, Case Manager I
Tompkins County Court
320 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-216-6604
Fax: 212-952-6461
Mission Statement
The mission of Tompkins County Treatment Court (TCTC) is to assist alcohol and substance use disorder defendants break the cycle of addiction and criminal activity while at the same time providing safety to the community. This is accomplished through intensive judicial oversight, close supervision by case managers (probation officers) and provision of comprehensive services provided by treatment court support staff and local agencies.
Substance use and mental health evaluations, referrals, treatment and stability are closely monitored by the court as participant’s progress through the required milestones of the program.
Court Information
Tompkins County Treatment Court (TCTC) is one of many Problem-Solving Courts that are operated throughout New York State. Tompkins County Treatment Court is a hub Court that addresses both felony and misdemeanor matters. TCTC is a court- supervised program for people who face criminal charges and who also have an alcohol and/or substance use disorder. The goal of TCTC is to assist you to break the cycle of substance use disorders and criminal activity. This program is staffed by a team of community agencies and is led by the TCTC Judge. Treatment Court is a voluntary program that includes regular court appearances before the Treatment Court Judge. If you are accepted into TCTC you will be expected to engage in treatment and follow a treatment plan. Your progress is closely monitored by the TCTC Treatment Team.
Specialized Tracks
Judicial Diversion Track
Felony Track
Misdemeanor Track
DWI Track
Transfer Paperwork
*Drug Treatment Court Transfer Instructions and Paperwork for Town and Village Courts