Office of Problem Solving Courts

FAQs

1. What is Drug Court?
2. How do I find a local Drug Court?
3. Who is my Drug Court Coordinator?
4. What Programs work in cooperation with Drug Court?
5. What upcoming events should I be aware of?
6. Is there a charge or court fee for Drug Court?
7. Who can I contact for more information?

What is a Drug Treatment Court?

Drug Treatment Courts are specialized dockets given the responsibility to handle cases involving drug-using offenders through comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment involvement, and immediate sanctions and incentives.

Drug Treatment Courts bring the full weight of all active parties (judges, state’s attorneys, defense bar, substance abuse treatment specialists, law enforcement personnel, parole and probation agents, and community leaders) to bear, forcing the offender to acknowledge and accept responsibility with their legal obligations and substance abuse problem.

Drug Treatment Courts ensure consistency in judicial decision-making and enhance the coordination of agencies and resources, increasing the cost effectiveness of programs.

By order of Chief Judge Bell, the Drug Treatment Court Commission was initiated to institute a comprehensive, statewide system of Drug Treatment Courts pursuant to established and uniform standards and procedures.