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Drug Court

Drug Court Coordinator: Lucy Bates Davenport (cell 270-7281)
Drug Court Probation Officer: Robert Minor (cell 270-7280)

Forrest and Perry County Adult Drug Court:
Drug Court for the 12th Circuit Court District meets every Monday at 12:00 noon in the Basement Courtroom of the Circuit Courthouse. It is open to the public.

For an assessment:
Please contact Lucy or Robert with any questions pertaining to the qualifications needed to enter Drug Court.

An overview:
A drug court is a special court given the responsibility of handling cases involving substance-abusing offenders through comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services, and immediate sanctions and incentives.

Drug court participants undergo long-term treatment or short-term treatment and counseling, sanctions, incentives, and frequent court appearances. Successful completion of the drug court program results in dismissal of the charges, reduced or set aside sentences, lesser penalties, or a combination of these. Most importantly, graduating participants gain the necessary tools to rebuild their lives.

Links:
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
National Association of Drug Court Professionals