Treatment Courts (Portland area) - Legal Services

Group	Legal Services
Category	Legal Services
Name	Treatment Courts (Portland area)
Provider	Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC)

Description

Treatment Courts are an alternative to normal case processing, aimed to address the recurring cycle of addiction, co-occurring disorders, criminal behavior, and court involvement. The programs are a collaboration of various organizations. Each court program serves a specific set of case types and population of participants. The programs provide intensive supervision, support, and treatment for individuals who are ready to make a major life change. The goals of treatment courts are to reduce costs, decrease criminal recidivism, and enhance public safety.

U.S. District Court – District of Oregon https://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/207-community/1706-portland-reentry-court-prc

The Portland Reentry Court seeks to reduce recidivism among drug-involved offenders in the federal system. The program population consists of adult offenders who have a history of drug abuse or addiction and were previously convicted before a U.S. District Court and are serving a term of federal supervision. The Reentry Court team consists of

two alternating judges, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, an Assistant Federal Public Defender, Reentry Court Probation Officer, treatment provider, and courtroom deputy.

Participants progress through a phase system, moving through four levels of supervision designed to build the capacity for lawful self-management over time. The focus on Phase 1 is on building relationships within the recovery community, initiating a treatment plan, understanding drug and alcohol addiction and the consequences of failing to change risky behaviors. Phase 2 focuses on developing a vision for the future, understanding that recovery is a way of life, relapse prevention, and building the confidence to sustain recovery. Phase 3 focuses on practicing skills to avoid relapse, building pro-social relationships and a strong support system, and becoming economically self-sufficient. Each phase sets forth requirements that are tailored to the areas of focus described above.

Requirements include periods of sustained abstinence, compliance with drug testing and court-ordered financial obligations, and progress toward individual goals related to employment, housing, pro-social engagement, and recovery planning and maintenance. Participants attend two hearings per month in Phase 1 and monthly hearings in the remaining phases.

The program is designed to take a minimum of 12 months to complete and requires, at minimum, 6 months of sustained sobriety. Successful completion of the program can reduce a participant’s term of federal supervision by up to one year.

Multnomah County Treatment Courts https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/programs-services/pages/treatment- courts.aspx

Multnomah County Justice Reinvestment Program (MCJRP) is designed to reduce the use of state prisons for offenders who can be supervised in the community. MCJRP uses an innovative, data-driven approach to evaluate offenders before their cases are resolved. The evaluation not only identifies which offenders can be supervised safely in the community, but also develops a case plan to meet that offender’s specific needs by providing the structure, supervision and services necessary for success in the community.

Success Through Accountability (START) Court is an intensive supervision program for individuals suffering with substance use disorder(s) and associated mental health conditions, who would have otherwise been sentenced to prison. The program works in collaboration with the Multnomah County Circuit Court, District Attorney’s Office,

Sheriff’s Office, Department of Community Justice, Metropolitan Public Defender (MPD), and Volunteers of America.

https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/programs- services/Documents/START%20Court%20Referral%20Packet.pdf

DUII Intensive Supervision Program (DISP) is a treatment court probation that works with high risk, repeat DUII defendants. Participants enter the program voluntarily after meeting with the tram and completing an interview and assessment. Participants attend treatment where they address substance use issues and address any other issues that result in repeatedly continuing to drive while impaired. Participants have frequent contact with all team members: Judge, Case Manager, Treatment, Probation, Deputy District Attorney, and Defense Attorney. The goal is for people to return to the community healthy and able to manage their lives without substance use. Participants are required to attend treatment and submit to alcohol and drug monitoring. DISP encourages participation by suspending fines, decreasing jail time where possible, and working with a team to develop agreed upon goals to obtain and maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/Documents/DISP%20Handbook.pdf

Mental Health Court is a specialized treatment court designed to reduce criminal activity committed by persons suffering from a qualifying mental health diagnosis. Once accepted into Mental Health Court, the participant is assigned to a Mental Health Case Manager. The case manager works with the participant on issues such as housing, medication management, health care appointment, and transportation.

Participant are expected to stay free of drugs and alcohol, to meet regularly with their assigned case manager and probation officer, to take all prescribed medication, pay restitution to victims, keep all appointments with service providers, and obey all laws. It takes a minimum of one year to complete Mental Health Court. Successful participants are often able to shorten the length of their probationary term. https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/Documents/Mental%20Health%20Court%2 0Information.pdf

Washington County Treatment Courts https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/programs-services/pages/specialty.aspx

Washington County provides three different specialty court options for non-violent offenders who commit drug or drug related property crimes. These courts include Adult Drug Court, Integrative Re-Entry Intensive Supervision Services (IRISS), and Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program (FSAP).

Washington County’s Integrative Re-Entry Intensive Supervision Services (IRISS) is funded through Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI). The IRISS program is designed for select, non-violent drug and property crime offenders. IRISS participants are typically diverted from serving a prison sentence and receive treatment from local providers and enhanced community supervision through Washington County’s community corrections department. This enhanced supervision is designed to hold offenders accountable while also addressing underlying issues related to behavioral health, housing, and employment challenges. Participants must either reside within or agree to move to Washington County and live in approved housing. Participants must stipulate to an enhanced five-year period of probation, with the understanding that most will qualify for an earned discharge reduction at the halfway point. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the court may terminate probation early, however, there is an 18-month minimum period of supervision.

The JRI team will review the circumstances of each applicant including, but not limited to, a review of the factual circumstances of the current and past cases, criminal history, past participation in treatment programs or specialty courts, community safety considerations, and amenability to supervision and treatment. Eligible charges generally include non-violent C felony and A misdemeanor charges. Other charges may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they do not involve exclusion criteria and inclusion is consistent with the goals of the program. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/integrative-re-entry-intensive-supervision-services-iriss

Adult Recovery Court (ARC) is a criminal court program designed for individuals who would struggle to fulfill probation obligations because of drug addiction. The ARC program is a cooperative effort between the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defenders Office, Court, Sheriff’s Office, community treatment, and Community Corrections. It is intended for high risk justice involved individuals that have committed non-violent drug related crimes and have not benefitted from previous traditional modes of supervision. Intensive supervision includes weekly reporting to a judge and probation officer, intensive outpatient treatment, home visits, and regular drug testing. Additional resources and supports allow for an alternative to jail and/or prison for those that are serious about making long lasting positive changes in their lives.

To be considered for ARC, individuals must reside in Washington County and be facing new criminal charges or already on probation and currently in violation. Eligible charges include nonviolent class C felony cases, nonviolent class A misdemeanor cases, nonviolent probation/revocation cases, and other cases depending on additional exclusion criteria. https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/probation-parole/washington-county- adult-recovery-court

Washington County’s Integrative Family Sentencing Alternatives Pilot Program (FSAP) is funded through Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI). FSAP is designed for select, non-violent drug and property crime offenders who are parents of a child under 18 years of age. FSAP is similar to Washington County’s IRISS program with a special focus on diverting parents from entering the prison system in order to promote the unification of families and preventing children from entering foster care.

FSAP participants are typically diverted from serving a prison sentence and receive treatment from local providers and enhanced community supervision through Washington County’s community corrections department. This enhanced supervision is designed to hold offenders accountable while also addressing underlying issues related to behavioral health, housing, and employment challenges.

Participants must either reside within or agree to move to Washington County and live in approved housing. Participants must stipulate to an enhanced five-year period of probation, with the understanding that most will qualify for an earned discharge reduction at the halfway point. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the court may terminate probation early, however, there is an 18-month minimum period of supervision. Eligible charges generally include non-violent C felony and A misdemeanor charges. Other charges may be considered on a case-by-case basis. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/family-sentencing-alternative-pilot-fsap

Mental Health Court is a criminal court program designed for individuals who would struggle to fulfill probation obligations because of a mental health condition. The program consists of three phases and lasts a minimum of one year with the conditions of probation tailored to the individual needs of each participant. Upon successful completion of all of the conditions, the participant graduates from the program and probation may be terminated as successful.

The Washington County Mental Health Court is a post-conviction court program targeted toward non-violent offenders with mental health issues. This court is a collaborative effort headed by the court and a staffing team with representatives from the District Attorney’s office, the public defender’s office, community corrections, the sheriff’s office, Washington County Adult and Mental Health Services, and various mental health specialists.

The goal of Mental Health Court is to assist non-violent offenders who have been diagnosed with a mental illness in successfully completing their probation. There is a strong emphasis on connecting participants to mental health treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, and completing the conditions of supervision including paying restitution, performing community service and engaging in positive activities such as

work or school. Mental Health Court is capable of handling between 20 and 30 defendants and screens potential participants on an on-going basis.

https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/mental-health-court https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/behavioral-health/corrections-services

Domestic Violence Deferred Sentencing (DVDS) is a criminal court program designed for first time domestic violence offenders who take responsibility for their crime early in the criminal process. If a defendant meets the eligibility criteria, they are given the option to enter into DVDS and if they successfully complete the program, their charges will be dismissed.

To enter the program, a defendant needs to plead guilty and make a statement to the Court detailing their actions which hold them guilty for the crime. Once in the program, a defendant is required to complete various requirements including complete a qualified domestic violence treatment program, abstain from alcohol and drugs, complete alcohol or drug treatment or parenting classes, if applicable, and have no contact with the victim until allowed by the Court. If the defendant successfully completes all of the requirements, the charges they plead guilty to will be dismissed. If the defendant fails the requirements, they will be revoked from the program and sentenced for the crime.

https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/domestic-violence-deferred-sentencing-dvds https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/cc/documents/dvds-faq/download?inline

Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) Diversion program is designed for first time DUII offender who are willing to take responsibility for their crime early in the criminal process. If a defendant meets eligibility criteria, they are given the option to participate in the DUII Diversion program. The defendant then engages in treatment and attends a Victim Impact Panel. If all conditions are successfully met, the defendant’s charges are dismissed. The program lasts a minimum of one year and there are a number of special conditions of diversion required of each participant.

To enter DUII Diversion, a defendant must take accountability for their conduct by entering a no contest or guilty plea. Once in the program, a defendant is required to complete drug or alcohol treatment, abstain from alcohol and drugs, and complete a class about the impact of drunk driving on the community. If the defendant fails the DUII Diversion requirements, they will be revoked from the program and sentenced for their crime. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/duii-diversion

Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program seeks to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism by offering eligible justice-involved veterans a sentencing alternative through a comprehensive, judicially-supervised treatment program to address underlying substance use and/or mental health disorders. VTC’s goal is to return healthy, law-abiding veterans to the community using best practices and evidence- based approaches.

VTC is a treatment court program designed for offenders whose honorable military service is somehow linked to their criminal conduct; for example, a wounded warrior who subsequently developed an addiction to opiates and is now facing criminal drug charges. VTC referrals are screened based upon their criminal charges, their eligibility for VA health care, and the nexus between their military service and criminal charges. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/vtc

All inquiries and referrals should be directed to the VTC Coordinator, Julie East, at (503) 846-8626 or Julianne_East@washingtoncountyor.gov .

Clackamas County https://www.clackamas.us/healthcenters/courts.html

Clackamas County Behavioral Health provides three types of treatment courts for adult offenders: Mental health Court, Adult Drug Court, and DUII Drug Court. Treatment courts are voluntary. Individuals entering these court programs must be willing to follow the rules of the treatment court program. Each Treatment Court has different criteria for participation. Clackamas County treatment court programs will not work with individuals charged with violent crimes.

Mental Health Court Each individual enrolled in this program will be under the supervision of Clackamas County Community Corrections. A diagnosis of a major mental illness is required. Referrals may come from treatment providers, Community Corrections, attorneys, Jail Mental Health staff and the DA’s office.

Adult Drug Court Each individual enrolled in this program will be under the supervision of Clackamas County Community Corrections. A diagnosis of dependence on one or more substances is required for this program. This program accepts individuals who have not been successful in traditional outpatient programs. Referrals may come from treatment providers, Community Corrections, attorneys, Jail Mental Health staff and the DA’s office.

DUII Drug Court Each individual enrolled in this program will be under the supervision of Clackamas County Community Corrections or the court. A diagnosis of

dependence on one or more substances is required for this program. This program accepts individuals who have multiples DUIIs, and who have not been successful in traditional outpatient programs. Referrals may come from treatment providers, Community Corrections, attorneys, Jail Mental Health staff and the DA’s office.

For further information regarding these programs contact Jennifer Rees, Program Supervisor, JRees@clackamas.us , at ( 503) 722-6502 .

Contacts

Contact: Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) Email: Julianne_East@washingtoncountyor.gov

Contact: DUII Drug Court Phone: 503) 722-6502 Email: JRees@clackamas.us