Treatment Courts
Treatment courts combine intensive judicial supervision, mandatory drug testing, treatment and incentives to help offenders with substance abuse problems break the cycle of addiction and crime.
Treatment court teams are typically led by a judge and include a prosecutor, defense counsel, treatment provider, probation officers, law enforcement and court coordinator who work together to support and monitor a participant’s recovery. They maintain a critical balance of authority, supervision, support and encouragement.
Court programs require intensive supervision based on frequent drug testing and court appearances, and implement tightly structured treatment processes and recovery services.