Drug Court

Douglas County Drug Court

Judge Mark Simpson

The Douglas County Drug Court was established in January 2020 as a four-phase treatment program for adults who have been arrested or charged with a non-violent felony offense and are having difficulty staying substance-free.

The Drug Court is a collaboration among the Court, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Criminal Justice Services, Defense Attorneys, Local Law Enforcement, DCCCA and other community-based treatment providers.

Prospective program participants should consult with their Attorneys, who in turn will contact the District Attorney’s Office.

Link to Drug Court documents

Link to Drug Court contact info

Mission

The mission of the Drug Court of Douglas County is to reduce recidivism of individuals with substance use disorder who are in the criminal justice system by offering community treatment and a therapeutic court setting.

Goals

• Reduce recidivism among Drug Court participants.
• Promote and enhance public safety.
• Provide accountability and alternatives to incarceration for those with substance use disorders.
• Engage the community in the recovery process through education and awareness of the addiction cycle.

By working together, the Team provides the participants with long-term treatment; judicial oversight; consistent, supportive supervision; objective measures of abstinence; and recovery skills necessary to maintain a substance-free lifestyle. The Team hopes to provide an alternative to incarceration that positively affects the participants and strengthens their family and the community.

Documents and Forms

General Instructions / Information

Drug Court Handbook

Drug Court Pamphlet

Drug Court Manual

 

Request to Advance Forms

Phase 1 to Phase 2

Phase 2 to Phase 3

Phase 3 to Phase 4

Graduation Request

 

Referral Forms - Fillable

Defense Attorney / Other Parties

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Drug Court Program Team

The Drug Court Program team at the Recovery Walk on Sept. 21, 2021

Drug Court Departments