This program area targets adult, substance-abusing felony offenders to reduce costs to the criminal justice system, reduce relapse and recidivism rates, and provide family reunification. The primary targets within that felony group are non-violent probation violators and other non-violent felony offenders, particularly straddle cell offenders who have a prior record variable of 35 points or more and, based upon statutory sentencing practices, are otherwise bound for prison.
Drug courts offer an integrated, systematic approach to dealing with substance-abusing offenders. They are evidence-based and have been found to substantially reduce drug use and recidivism while offenders are in the program. They represent an enhancement of community supervision by closely monitoring drug offenders in the community, placing and retaining them in intensive treatment services, providing random drug testing, incorporating rewards and incentives, and holding participants accountable through frequent court appearances.
None is available.