Recovery Court

Mission Statement

Coffee County Recovery Court's mission is to reduce recidivism in criminal conduct by identifying those whose repeated criminal behavior is primarily driven by the individual's abuse of alcohol or other substances, which makes them high risk of reoffending and in high need for substance abuse treatment. 

Referral Process

The participants are referred to the Coffee County Recovery Court through the court system.  Upon approval by the District Attorney's Office to begin the referral process, a defendant or his counsel must contact the Coffee County Recovery Court Director or his designee and fill out an application for admission to the Coffee County Recovery Court program.  Such applications shall be available at the Coffee County Recovery Court office during normal operating hours.

Process to Enter the Drug Court Program

The participant must enter the program post-plea.  There can be no participation in the Coffee County Recovery Court if there are any pending charges against the participant in any jurisdiction.  The participant's sentence shall be a fully executed sentence of no less than four (4) years.  The participant shall be furloughed into the Recovery Court program with the specific condition that he must successfully complete all requirements of the Recovery Court.  The participant must remain in the local jail for no less than ninety (90) consecutive days immediately prior to his release from custody at which time he will be released directly into an impatient substance abuse treatment program determined to be appropriate for the participant's individual needs.

Eligibility Requirements

Participation in the Coffee County Recovery Court is voluntary.  There must be an agreement among the sentencing Judge, District Attorney's office, the defendant and counsel for the accused that the Recovery Court would be an appropriate option.  This will be available only to persons who:

• Have felony charges pending in Circuit/Criminal Court in Coffee County;
• Are addicted or dependent based on an ASI-R clinical assessment indicating the need for impatient or residential treatment and such addiction is the primary factor in their criminal behavior;
• Do not have pending charges for sex offenses or have not been adjudicated for sex offenses;
• Are able to actively participate in intervention activities, and have the approval from the qualified treatment professional completing the assessment;
• Voluntarily agree to participate;
• Are residents of a county within Coffee County;
• Are not on Federal or State parole or Federal supervised release; and
• Do not have pending charges from any county outside Coffee County.