DUI/Drug Court
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Mission Statement

Identify and educate those with addictions through accountability and treatment to strengthen our community in a collaborative court setting.

How The Program Works

The process that eligible participants receive entails individualized treatment and counseling under the supervision of the court. Undergoing this process offers a variety of incentives including sobriety, quality treatment, reduction in jail time/fines, and community service (based on program compliance and active participation), and assistance with license reinstatement when eligible.

Eligibility

  • 2nd DUI in 5 years, or 3rd DUI in lifetime, or DUI with aggravating circumstances
  • A resident of Fayette County
  • No violent convictions
  • No convictions for selling or distributing a controlled substance
  • Admission of a problem and a desire for treatment and recovery

Program Information

Drug Screening

Alcohol and drug screenings are conducted on a random bases. You must check in every morning starting between 5:00 am – 8:00 am. When directed, you must show up at Detect and Protect for collection of samples between 8am- 10am or 3pm-5pm.

Recovery Capital Events & Work

Clients are required to attend 2 Recovery Capital events a week and submit signed documentation. In addition, clients must work a minimum of 32 hours a week (or do a combination of work/community service/school). Proof of work hours and Recovery Capital sheets must be submitted to Case Manager no later than 5pm on Mondays.

Court Attendance

Clients are required to attend court sessions, which meet twice monthly. Fees are due the first court session of the month. This attendance is mandatory.

For additional program information and treatment court at a glance:

For More Information:

Jourdan Crawford

Accountability Courts Coordinator
Phone: 770.716.4328
Email: jcrawford@fayettecountyga.gov

Brian Reese

Case Manager
Phone: 770.716.4265
Email: breese@fayettecountyga.gov