ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS (AOD) ADULT COURT SERVICES

How does Tulare County work with the Courts to help me?

Created through the vision and effort of Judge Glade Roper, the Adult Drug Court program intervenes with adults charged with minor drug offenses and gives them an opportunity to attend treatment services and avoid greater problems in the future for themselves and the community.

Adult Drug Court is a collaboration of agencies consisting of Health & Human Services, Probation, Superior Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, and treatment providers who provide a united and comprehensive intervention into the lives of people who have committed criminal offenses and have an alcohol or other drug problem.

What do I have to do if I'm accepted into this program?

A participant accepted into the Adult Drug Court system must complete a graduated process prior to graduating from the program. Appearances in court range from weekly to monthly. The Court requires participants to pay a minimum fine and restitution as well as reimburse the arresting agency the cost of drug testing associated with their arrest as a condition of their probation. A probation officer conducts an appraisal for Drug Court candidates. Following sentencing participants are required to be assessed by the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) Placement Orientation Services (POS) staff. The POS staff will make a referral to appropriate treatment. Prevention Services will work closely as a liaison between Probation, the Judge, Family Care and the treatment providers. Participants graduate upon successful completion of the three program stages.

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Who do I contact for more information on Adult Drug Court?

For more information contact 559-733-6123.

Are any other programs available through the Courts?

Yes, through collaboration with Court and Probation staff, Recovery Court (Proposition 36) allows individuals meeting certain criteria to enter a treatment program rather than spend time in jail for non-violent drug related offenses. program by which those

This program is operated through the combined effort of the Court, Probation and the Health & Human Services Agency. Clients are referred by the Placement Orientation Services (POS) staff for a recommendation as to the need for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AOD) and what program and level of care should be utilized.

Who do I contact for more information on Recovery Court?

For more information contact 559-733-6123.