Key Component Five:  Monitors clients’ abstinence with continuous alcohol and other drug testing – A series of timely progress reports coupled with court appearances encourage compliance with treatment protocols and judicial mandates that may be ordered as specific terms of probation.  Drug Court Services coordinates with treatment providers who administer random and frequent alcohol and other drug testing to monitor abstinence and Drug Court program compliance.

 

Key Component Six:  Use a coordinated strategy to govern drug court responses to participants’ compliance – Positive performance results in reductions in fines, fees, and length of probation, as well as, positive affirmation from judicial officials, reduced supervision and eventual graduation from the Drug Court program. Sanctions, when needed, are imposed based on their therapeutic value and include personal admonishments from judicial officials and increased supervision. Participants may also be withheld from advancing from one Drug Court program phase to the next.

 

Key Component Seven:  Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant – Drug Court takes place in open court where model participants’ cases can be viewed by less successful and newer clients.  This peer-to-peer model allows clients to observe and benefit from the judicial officials’ consistent involvement and interaction with each Drug Court participant.