Juvenile Drug Treatment Court

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Ottawa County Juvenile Drug Treatment Court is to reduce the abuse of alcohol, other drugs and related criminal activity.

Program Goals

  • To divert participants from detention and long-term residential placement.
  • To promote public safety by reducing substance abuse and delinquent activity among participants.
  • To improve the quality of life for participants through community involvement, programs and services.

Program Overview

  • Four (4) phase program
  • Program lasts 9-12 months
  • Intensive supervision
  • Substance abuse treatment to juveniles
  • Effective problem-solving and parenting skills
  • $300 program fee

Program Components

Phase I: (Minimum 30 days)

  • Random drug testing (3 times per week)
  • Nightly curfew of 7:30 p.m.
  • Weekly court review hearings for both juvenile and parent/guardian
  • Consistent attendance and performance in school
  • Family participation in Parent Education Group (PEG) and/or Parent Support Group (PSG) as required

Phase II: (Minimum 45 days)

  • Mandatory weekly support meetings
  • Individual/family/group counseling
  • Nightly curfew of 7:30 p.m.
  • Minimum 2 court review hearings per month for both juvenile and parent/guardian
  • Random drug testing (3 times per week)
  • Individual Life Plan created and implemented.
  • Attendance to pre-social activities (twice per month)
  • Consistent attendance and performance in school
  • Attendance to court review hearings for juvenile

Phase III: (Minimum 60 days)

  • Continuing Care Plan/relapse prevention/prevention
  • Consistent/established use of community resources/pro-social behaviors
  • Random drug testing
  • Continued implementation of Life Plan
  • Individual/family/group counseling
  • Minimum 2 court review hearings per month for both juvenile and parent/guardian.
  • Mandatory school attendance
  • Nightly curfew of 9:00 p.m.

Phase IV: (Minimum 75 days)

  • Support group attendance
  • Counseling for parents and youth
  • Minimum 1 court review hearing per month for both juvenile and parent/guardian
  • Public speaking opportunities for youth
  • Mandatory school attendance
  • Random drug tests (minimum one time per week)