Jefferson County Recovery Court

POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

JEFFERSON COUNTY RECOVERY COURT

Jefferson County Recovery Court Policies and Procedures Manual

1 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Member Agency

R. Brooke Jackson Chief Judge; Jefferson County District Court

Kathy Hartman Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

Scott Storey Jefferson County District Attorney

\Cheryl Lammers Jefferson County Probation—Chief

Jim Greco Intervention Private Probationary Services

Dr. Harriet Hall Jefferson Center for Mental Health

Chief Dan Guard Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Shane Bahr State Problem Solving Court Coordinator

Tom Giacinti Director; Criminal Justice Services

John Dockerty Community member

Glenn Moore Golden Police Department

Brian Boatright Judge, Jefferson County District Court

Ken Gaipa Director Peer I

Jennifer Melton Defense Attorney

KJ Moore Judge, Jefferson County District Court

2 RECOVERY COURT TEAM

Judicial Judge Tamara Russell

Judicial Clerk Julie Dynes

Probation Jan Keller / Eric Peratt/Trina Cohen

Diversion Bill Gayzik

Recovery Court Coordinator Brenidy Rice

District Attorney Scott Storey/Susan Weir

Public Defender Mitchell Ahnstedt/ Dan Katz

Treatment Provider Jim Porter

Intervention Kelly Sengenberger

Mental Health Katy Bruscino

ICCS Representative Kristin Heath

Law Enforcement Division Scott Pocsik

Research Evaluator Sue Ferrere

Table of Contents

3 I. MISSION STATEMENT...... 5 II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES...... 5 III. STRUCTURE / MODEL...... 7 IV. TARGET POPULATION...... 7 V. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA...... 8 VI. PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE...... 9 VII. ENTRY PROCESS...... 9 VIII. PHASES FOR RECOVERY COURT...... 12 IX. SANCTIONS AND INCENTIVES...... 14 X. TERMINATION CRITERIA...... 16 XI. SUSPENSION CRITERIA...... 16 XII. SUPERVISION PROTOCOL STANDARDS...... 17 XIII. TREATMENT PROTOCOL STANDARDS...... 18 XIV. EVALUATION DESIGN...... 19 XV. APPENDICES...... 21

I. MISSION STATEMENT

4 The mission of the Jefferson County Recovery Court is to promote safe communities and to rehabilitate offenders through judicial accountability, application of best practices in treatment, and enhanced supervision. Offenders will be recognized as individuals, treated with respect, and held accountable to allow full opportunity for recovery from addiction and enjoyment of life as productive, law-abiding citizens.

II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. GOAL 1: TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF STIMULANT DEPENDENT OFFENDERS (SDO’S) BY INTEGRATING JUDICIAL SUPERVISION WITH EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT REGIMENS THAT MEET THE TARGET POPULATION’S BROAD SPECTRUM OF ISSUES.

1. Objective Increase the number of SDO’s in specialized treatment a) Outcome Measure 1) All appropriate offenders will be identified and referred for screening to JCRC 2) 100% of eligible probation or diversions clients will be screened for JCRC 3) 100% of eligible participants will be offered JCRC 4) 80% of eligible participants will enter JCRC 5) 90% of participants referred to treatment through JCRC will attend intake appointment within two weeks of entry into JCRC 2. Objective Improve treatment outcomes through application of evidenced based treatment a) Outcome Measure 1) 70% of participants will remain in treatment for at least 90 days as measured by provider reports. 2) 70% of participants receiving program services will reduce the frequency of alcohol and drug use as measured by past reported drug use and current drug screens 3) 50 % of participants will successfully complete treatment as measured by provider reports. 4) 100% of graduates of the program will display application of learned skills for long-term sobriety through a written relapse prevention plan to be presented to the court.

3. Objective Increase global functioning and life skills of participants a) Outcome Measure 1) 75% of participants will receive necessary medical and dental care as measured by probation officer’s verification and documentation of services. 2) 75% of participants, identified with mental health needs, will receive necessary mental health care as measured by probation officer’s and provider’s verification and documentation of services. 3) 90% of graduates will obtain sober, safe housing as measured by probation officer’s verification.

5 4) 75% of participants will receive educational or employment services as measured by probation officer’s verification. 5) 100% of graduates will obtain a legal means of support and plan for long-term self-sufficiency to provide for all of his/her basic needs as measured by probation officer’s verification of employment or educational services 6) 100% of graduates will identify a positive social support system

4. Objective Provide immediate and intensive court intervention a) Outcome Measure 1) 90% of eligible participants will receive court intervention within 15 days of acceptance into JCRC. 2) 90% of participants will receive intensive supervision including: regular status reviews and meetings with probation officer as determined by phase level, progress tracking through status updates and staffings, and progressive sanctions and incentives.

B. GOAL 2: THE RECOVERY COURT WILL REDUCE RECIDIVISM THAT IS DRIVEN BY DRUG ADDICTION

1. Objective 70 % of participants, who maintain in the program over 90 days, will successfully complete the JCRC program a) Outcome Measure 1) 80% of participants will have no new felony convictions while in the program 2) 80 % of participants, who maintain in the program over 90 days, will successfully graduate from JCRC.

2. Objective Demonstrate cost effectiveness of JCRC to taxpayer a) Outcome Measurement 1) Reduce number of days participants spend in jail by 50 % when compared to days incarcerated on the same case prior to JCRC intervention. 2) Reduce number of probation revocations due to technical non-compliance by 50% for all SDOs. 3) Demonstrate cost savings by number of jail bed days prevented 4) Demonstrate cost savings due to reduced recidivism and avoided future costs to criminal justice and social service systems.

3. Objective Increase private sector involvement a) Outcome Measures 1) Obtain additional resources from private sector involvement as evidenced by donations and partnerships with the private sector 2) Increase community awareness of JCRC as evidenced by contacts with community groups

6 C. GOAL 3: RECOVERY COURT WILL ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND CREATE A SAFER COMMUNITY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY 1. Objective Reduce incidences or occurrences of Recovery Court participants reoffending or having negative law enforcement or probation contact by 80% while in the program. a) Outcome Measures 1) 75% of participants will not have a probation revocation filed during program 2) 80% of participants will not have arrests with new charges during participation in program. 3) 75% of graduates will not have any arrests one year post graduation 4) 60% of graduates will not have any felony criminal conviction 3 years post graduation.

III. STRUCTURE / MODEL

A. Utilizes a program structure that is a hybrid of a post-plea model and a probation revocation model .

B. Under the post-plea model the Court will order a Pre-Sentence Investigation Report and Recovery Court screen after the offender has been found guilty of a felony offense. 1. The District Attorney, Defense or Probation Officer may refer the offender to the Recovery Court for screening. 2. If accepted by the Recovery Court, the Court of Jurisdiction will transfer the case to the Recovery Court Division for sentencing. 3. If rejected for Recovery Court sentencing remains in the Court of Jurisdiction.

C. Under the probation revocation model, the Court or Probation, District Attorney, or Defense Bar may refer the offender to the Recovery Court for screening after the probation revocation has been sustained. 1. If accepted by the Recovery Court, the Court of Jurisdiction will transfer the case to the Recovery Court Division for sentencing. 2. If rejected for Recovery Court sentencing remains in the Court of Jurisdiction.

IV. TARGET POPULATION

A. The Jefferson County Recovery Court will target clients who are chemically dependent on stimulant drugs, in particular, cocaine and methamphetamine.

B. The Recovery Court is designed to assist high risk, high need clients.

7 1. These are persons with significant histories of substance abuse and prior treatment failures who are at high risk for engaging in criminal behavior due to their chemical dependence.

C. Offenders who are chemically dependent on other drugs may be accepted if deemed appropriate for the program.

D. Participants must agree to discontinue all mood altering substances that are not prescribed by a physician and approved by the JCRC team.

E. To be eligible for referral the offender must either be: 1. Convicted of a new felony offense and in need of intensive substance abuse treatment; or 2. Under probation revocation from regular adult or ISP supervision for a felony offense.

3. Additionally, the offender must currently be facing revocation primarily due to violations stemming from his/her chemical dependence issues.

V. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A. These guidelines will be used to identify appropriate candidates for the Recovery Court Program:

1. Criminal history of 1 or greater and a Level of Supervision (LSI) score of 24 or greater and an assessed treatment level of 3 or greater; 2. Voluntarily agrees to participate in JCRC and is in the contemplative stage to address and change chemical dependence issues; 3. Must be a resident of Jefferson County or Gilpin County and/or is able to attend all court dates and fulfill treatment requirements and has reliable transportation to do so; 4. Ability to begin the program immediately; 5. Pending sentencing on a new felony case that is related to substance use; 6. ISP or regular adult probation violation where revocation is pending or filed; 7. Meets DSM IV-R established diagnostic criteria for chemical dependency; 8. Behavioral Health treatment issues do not exceed the capabilities of the JCRC program and client does not exhibit serious, persistent mental health issues that cannot be stabilized through mental health treatment and appropriate use of psychotropic medications. If the client exhibits serious persistent mental health issues, he/she will be referred for mental health treatment and a medication evaluation. 9. Client does not have an immigration status that would potentially render him/her unable to actively participate in the Recovery Court program; 10. Client does not have a criminal history, treatment diagnosis or correctional performance which demonstrates a history of chronic violent behavior, a history of violence or unsuitability for the Recovery Court; 11. Participant does not have a current or previous conviction or deferred sentence for any of the following. These cases may be evaluated on an individual basis. Each case involving these or related offenses will be evaluated by the entire JCRC team.

8 a) Drug manufacturing, sale, distribution, or possession of a controlled substance with an intention to sell; b) Crimes involving serious bodily injury or death; c) Crimes where the facts involve a sex-related criminal offense; d) Crimes involving use, possession or threatened use of a firearm or deadly weapon; 12. Participant is not on parole and is probation eligible; 13. Participants must be willing to abstain from the use of all illicit substances and non JCRC approved medication.

VI. PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE

A. Participants are expected to inform all treating physicians that he/she is recovering from chemical dependency and may not take narcotic or addictive medications or drugs. B. In the event that prescription medications are deemed necessary, participants should make every effort to obtain a non-narcotic alternative, if one is available. C. If a treating physician wishes to treat a participant with narcotic or habit forming medications or drugs, the participant must disclose this to the treatment provider and get specific permission from the JCCR team to take such medication. D. Participants will be expected to notify their probation officer immediately upon receiving a prescription medication, or if any changes are made to existing prescriptions. Failure to do so will result in a sanction. E. Participants with a history of abusing prescription drugs, or who have been prescribed potentially habit-forming medications, may be subject to additional requirements. These may include: 1. Being restricted to one prescribing physician. 2. Agreeing to work with your physician to discontinue use of a potentially habit-forming medication.

VII. ENTRY PROCESS

(See Appendix I for visual representation)

A. Eligible offenders will be referred for screening by either the Court or the Investigating Probation Officer when a PSIR is ordered on a new felony case or by the supervising officer if under probation revocation.

1. Participant signs JCRC release of information. 2. Supervising or Investigating PO completes specialized programs screening form. 3. PO submits case to screening committee. 4. Results from the screening committee will be forwarded to the Court and PO 5. PO or Coordinator advises Participant and the Court of Jurisdiction of recovery court screening decision and has Participant sign a Stipulation to Appear (only applicable when under probation and sentencing modification is requested no revocation)

9 6. PO or Coordinator advises Participant of requirements and expectations of the Recovery Court program and provides JCRC handbook to the Participant.

B. Diversion Officer (DO)

1. Identifies a Participant who is doing poorly on ADP felony supervision and is subject to violation due to chemical dependence; 2. Presents case to Diversion-Recovery Court liaison and staffs case applying eligibility and disqualification criteria to Participant including assessment of their criminogenic risk and substance abuse levels from existing tests and assessments. Assesses Participant’s motivation to participate in Recovery Court. 3. Files referral letter to screening committee with probation referral form, ADP intake and available assessments. 4. Submits case for screening to screening committee and Recovery Court team; 5. Advises Participant of recovery court screening decision 6. Has Participant sign a Stipulation to Appear. 7. Along with JCRC probation officer, advises Participant of requirements and expectations of the Recovery Court program and provide handbook to the Participant.

C. Public Defender (PD):

1. The public defender can assess the eligibility and appropriateness of a defendant for JCRC and recommend s/he be screened. A PD will also be available to provide advice at the time when the participant must decide to enter into the JCRC program or not. 2. Provide the client with sound knowledge of the program and possible consequences for the potential participant if they choose to not enter into the program or fail to complete the program successfully. 3. Assure potential participant is making an informed and voluntary decision. 4. Assist in protecting the participant’s confidentiality of information. 5. Participate in weekly staffings to advocate for the best interest of the client.

D. District Attorney (DA)

1. The DA will review probation revocations to determine if a defendant is eligible for JCRC. 2. Upon referral to JCRC, the DA will pull the old case file, review facts of case and discuss case with deputy district attorney who handled original prosecution if necessary and comply with victim’s rights notification; 3. DA will contact West Metro Task Force to ascertain Participant is not involved in drug manufacturing or sale; 4. Participants with pending deferred sentence violations in criminal cases will be eligible for the JCRC if they meet the other JCRC eligibility requirements. 5. If a Participant is terminated from JCRC, the probation department will be required to file a new complaint if the probation officer believes that the Participant is in violation of his/her probation conditions. The DA will be responsible for proving the allegations in any new probation compliant filed with the court.

10 a) Participants who are accepted into the JCRC and graduate will be subject to the presumption that their probation will be terminated upon graduation.

E. Judge:

1. Holds first appearance on probation violation complaint. 2. If Participant wishes to enter JCRC, judge discusses JCRC with Participant during first appearance. 3. Approves entry into JCRC. 4. Explains expectations and rules of the recovery court program 5. Sets first JCRC status review.

F. JCRC Coordinator and PO

1. Meet with Participant after first court appearance to establish the relationship, review expectations and answer questions 2. Discuss with Participant after court appearance the importance of compliance with UAs and appointments even if Participant is not drug or alcohol free. 3. Give a list of all court dates and scheduled appearances for the next 30 days for planning purposes 4. Review the Handbook with Participant and provide business cards. 5. Refer Participant to evidenced based treatment and sobriety monitoring facility and develop a plan for attendance and compliance with all appointments and requirements.

G. Treatment Agency: 1. Meet with Participant immediately after being accepted into the Recovery Court, answer questions, set up initial interview time at treatment agency for the following business day; 2. Triage new Recovery Court clients when they first appear at treatment agency; 3. Conduct the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment,

4. Determine appropriate individual counselor 5. Designate groups 6. Begin treatment the first week, including one individual, and two groups to be determined by treatment agency staff. 7. Treatment staff will deliver treatment pursuant to the Treatment Phase Protocols. 8. The substance abuse services offered by the treatment agencywill provide for an accelerated intake process, enhanced and lengthened treatment, increased communication with the court, and treatment staff participation in treatment reviews and court hearings. 9. The treatment staff will identify mental health needs that cannot be addressed by the treatment staff and make referrals to the appropriate mental health agency as identified by JCRC team or the Court..

H. JCRC Team

11 1. After initial determination of eligibility by the PO or DO, the Participant will be screened by a subcommittee of the JCRC team. a) This subcommittee consists of representatives from probation, diversion, treatment, and the coordinator. b) If a candidate is accepted unanimously the Participant will be accepted into the JCRC program pending final approval from the JCRC team and Judge. 2. If the subcommittee cannot come to a unanimous decision the candidate will be screened with the entire team during a regular staffing. 3. The candidate will be accepted into the JCRC program upon consensus of the team. a) If the team cannot come to a consensus, the judge will act as the deciding vote. 4. All offenders who have crimes of violence on their record or previous convictions of sex offenses on their record or present a potential safety risk to the community must be screened by the entire JCRC team. 5. Upon acceptance into the program, the team and/or judge must be able to articulate the reason for accepting the offender and it must be documented in the file.

VIII. PHASES FOR RECOVERY COURT

A. PHASE 1 (3 months) ORIENTATION AND STABILIZATION

1. The client will participle in weekly Court reviews with the Judge 2. The client will comply with assessments and begin treatment. 3. The client will attend regular appointments with their probation officer 4. The client will complete ten to twelve drug screens per month. 5. In order to progress to Phase 2 the client must: a) Attend all scheduled court appearances b) Attend all scheduled probation meetings c) Submit drug screens (UA, BA, swabs, etc.) as required d) Attend drug/alcohol evaluation and intake appointment(s) e) Be in compliance with all treatment requirements and have a minimum of 30 consecutive days of negative drug tests.

B. PHASE 2 (6 months) MAINTAINING SOBRIETY

1. The client will participate in bi-monthly Court reviews with the Judge 2. The client will participate in treatment 3. The client will attend regular appointments with their probation officer 4. The client will complete eight to ten drug screens per month. 5. In order to progress to Phase 3 the client must: a) Attend all scheduled court appearances b) Attend all scheduled probation meetings c) Submit drug screens (UA, BA, swabs, etc.) as directed d) Attend all weekly treatment appointments as identified in your treatment plan. These may include: 1) Two groups per week 2) Community support groups

12 3) Individual therapy e) Be in compliance with treatment requirements with a minimum of 90consecutive days of negative drug screens and no missed or dilute drug screens

C. PHASE 3 (6 months) RELAPSE PREVENTION

1. The client will participate in monthly Court reviews with the Judge 2. The client will participate in treatment 3. The client will attend regular appointments with their probation officer 4. The client will complete four to six drug tests per month. 5. In order to progress to Phase 4 the client must: a) Attend all scheduled court appearances b) Attend all scheduled probation meetings c) Submit drug screens (UA’s, BA’s, swabs, etc.) as directed d) Attend all weekly treatment appointments as identified in your treatment plan. These may include: 1) Two groups per week 2) Community support groups 3) Individual/family/couples therapy 4) Any other treatment ordered by the court (domestic violence classes, parenting classes, etc.) e) Be in compliance with and successfully complete treatment requirements with a minimum of 90 consecutive days of negative drugs screens and no missed or dilute drug screens

D. PHASE 4 (3 months) AFTERCARE/RELAPSE PREVENTION

1. The client will participate in monthly Court reviews with the Judge 2. The client will attend community support groups 3. The client will attend regular appointments with their probation officer 4. The client will complete two to four drug screens per month. 5. Friends and family of the client will be invited to join in a graduation ceremony for successfully achieving the goal of a drug-free lifestyle. 6. In order to graduate from Recovery Court the client must: a) Attend all scheduled court appearances b) Attend all scheduled probation meetings c) Submit drug screens (UA, BA, swabs, etc.) as directed d) Attend all treatment appointments as identified in your treatment plan to include community support groups. e) Be in compliance with all treatment requirements and successfully graduate from substance abuse treatment. f) Must demonstrate 90 days of consecutive, negative drugs screens and no missed or dilute drug screens

13 g) Prepare an aftercare/relapse prevention plan with final approval by the Recovery Court team. h) Decisions regarding advancement will be made by the JCRC Judge in consultation with the other team members. Advancement is not “automatic,” and is contingent upon several factors including: 1) Stability 2) Attendance and participation in treatment 3) Drug screen results 4) Progress in recovery 5) Other relevant factors.

IX. SANCTIONS AND INCENTIVES

A. Frequent court appearances will allow the Recovery Court team the opportunity to respond quickly to the clients’ behavior. B. Rewards or incentives will be offered to reinforce sobriety, motivation and pro-social behaviors. C. Rewards will be provided when a client demonstrates compliance and progress towards their goals. D. Incentives will include the following: 1. Affirmations & Commendations from the Bench 2. Applause for sobriety days 3. Candy Bowl as a reward for appearing--whether compliant or noncompliant 4. Given priority when calling case in court, early release 5. Calendars and pens 6. Gift cards 7. Movie passes 8. Food gift cards 9. Bus passes 10. Books 11. Achievement award certificates for exceptional contributions and individual accomplishments 12. Sobriety Key Chain and Sobriety Disks (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, and one year) 13. Less Frequent Review Hearings 14. Reduction in drug testing 15. Reduction of a previous sanction 16. Credit Community Service for compliance hours to reduce court-imposed hours. 17. Offender services voucher 18. Vouchers for Dental work 19. Vouchers for Eye care 20. One-year sobriety award, including a certificate and a $365 reduction in supervision fees 21. Promotion certificates for phase advancement 22. Framed graduation certificates 23. Early Termination of Probation 24. Graduation from JCRC Program

Sanctioning Guidelines for program violations Behavior / Violation Graduated Consequence / Sanction Scale

Priority Violation Lower Drug Testing  Reprimand / warning by the Judge  No money for UA  Written Assignment  Positive drug screen(s) admits to using  Sequestration in the jury box  Positive drug screen(s) denies using  Increased attendance at self-help meetings  Missed drug screen(s)  Increased or modified treatment or other  Diluted drug screen(s) services  Tampered drug test  Suspension of travel Treatment Non-Compliance  Area restrictions (Substance abuse and Mental Health)  Curfew  Missed - No money for treatment services  Daily check-ins  Failing to participate/progress in treatment  Community Service  Missing treatment sessions  Work Crew  Discharge from treatment non-compliant  Increase drug testing Failure to Comply with Court Orders Sleep time or SCRAM  Late to Court for review hearing  Increase court appearances  Area Restriction Violation  Increase probation supervision  Failure to Appear  Home detention  Failure to comply with court ordered sanction Phase regression or directive  Priority Suspended jail sentence  Forging documentation required by the court Priority Violation  Remand with a written assignment for proof of compliance Violation Higher  Remand consecutive days Higher Failure to Comply with Probation Officer /  Remand Weekends Standard Conditions  Remand authorize work release  Missed probation appointments  Probation revocation  Failure to comply with curfew or check-ins  Termination from the program  Failure to register / perform UPS  Failure to job search  Failure to obtain employment  Failure to obtain GED  Absconding from supervision  New Charges

15 X. TERMINATION CRITERIA

A. Termination Criteria used to release an offender from the JCRC program before successful completion may include: 1. Participant requests termination from JCRC. 2. Participant fails to complete assessment and evaluation prior to (second) JCRC status conference. 3. Participant absconds from Probation supervision and fails to contact Probation and request participation in JCRC within a timeframe determined appropriate by the JCRC team. 4. Participant moves away from the area in which necessary providers can provide treatment and participant does not have adequate transportation. 5. Participant is arrested for an offense that disqualifies him or her from participation whether the conduct occurred before or after participation in the JCRC program. 6. Any new crimes may be grounds for termination. New violent crimes or weapons offenses are grounds for automatic expulsion. 7. Participant is deemed to have a medical or psychiatric condition that would prevent him/her from participating in or achieving benefits from JCRC’s clinical programs. 8. Participant fails to move through each of the Phases of Treatment within a reasonable period of time. 9. Participant poses a risk or threat or engages in an act of violence toward any of the recovery court personnel or presents as a threat to public safety. 10. Consistent pattern of non-compliance with the recovery court program.

XI. SUSPENSION CRITERIA

A. Participant may be suspended pending resolution of ICE or mental health holds.

B. An arrest or conviction of an offense will cause the suspension of a participant if the participant is incarcerated without benefit of work release or other sentence that allows the participant to come to court out of custody.

C. Participant may request reentry and may be allowed entry at the discretion of the Court, depending on the reason for termination, resources available, and Participant’s commitment to the program.

16 XII. SUPERVISION PROTOCOL STANDARDS

A. PHASE 1-ORIENTATION and STABILIZATION 12 weeks – 3 months

1. Contact Type Frequency

a) Face to Face Weekly with probation officer b) Residency Visit Within first 30 days, then per case plan c) Collateral Contacts Weekly JCRC staffings d) Alcohol / Drug Screening 10- 12 per month e) Treatment Monitoring Weekly – 3 times a week f) Arrest Check Daily

B. PHASE 2-MAINTAINING SOBRIETY 24 weeks – 6 months

a) Face to Face Every two weeks with probation officer

b) Residency Visit Upon change in residence, then per case plan c) Collateral Contacts Biweekly JCRC staffings d) Alcohol / Drug Screening 8-10 per month e) Treatment Monitoring Weekly – 3 Times a week f) Arrest Check Daily

C. PHASE 3-RELAPSE PREVENTION 24 weeks -6 months

a) Face to Face Decreasing with probation officer, per case plan b) Residency Visit Upon change in residence, then per case plan c) Collateral Contacts Monthly JCRC staffings d) Alcohol / Drug Screening 4 - 6 per month e) Treatment Monitoring Weekly f) Arrest Check Daily

17 D. PHASE 4- AFTERCARE/RELAPSE PREVENTION 12 weeks – 3 months

a) Office or Field Visit Less than in Phase 3, per case plan b) Residency Visit Upon change in residence if necessary c) Collateral Contacts Monthly d) Alcohol / Drug Screening 2 - 4 per month e) Treatment Monitoring Per treatment protocol f) Arrest Check Daily

XIII. TREATMENT PROTOCOL STANDARDS

A. PHASE I

1. Contact Type Frequency a) Face-to-Face 1) Individual session 1 within first 7 days 2) Group session 2 groups per week b) Collateral Contacts By supervision plan c) Treatment Monitoring Weekly d) Alcohol / Drug Screening is to be completed weekly, with a minimum of 2 of the screenings to be by urinalysis. The remaining 2 screens may be completed using RDR, Breathalyzer, or urinalysis.

B. PHASE II

1. Contact Type Frequency a) Face-to-Face 1) Individual session, 1 per week 2) Group session 1 groups per week b) Collateral Contacts By supervision plan c) Treatment Monitoring Weekly d) Alcohol / Drug Screening is to be completed weekly, with a minimum of 2 of the screenings to be by urinalysis. The remaining 2 screens may be completed using RDR, Breathalyzer, or urinalysis.

18 C. PHASE III

1. Contact Type Frequency a) Face-to-Face 1) Individual session, 1 every other week 2) Group session 1 groups per week b) Collateral Contacts By supervision plan c) Treatment Monitoring Weekly d) Alcohol/Drug Screening is to continue, to be conducted as deemed most appropriate by the JCRC team.

D. PHASE IV

1. Contact Type Frequency a) Face-to-Face 1) Individual session, 1 per month 2) Group session 1 every other week

b) Collateral Contacts By supervision plan c) Treatment Monitoring Weekly d) Alcohol/Drug Screening is to continue, to be conducted as deemed most appropriate by the JCRC team.

XIV. EVALUATION DESIGN

A. Purposes of Evaluation 1. Process and outcome evaluations of the Jefferson County Recovery Court will be coordinated and performed by Jefferson County Criminal Justice Planning. a) Evaluation provides a measure of the recovery court’s adherence to the mission statement, goals and objectives described in the Policies and Procedures Manual. b) Evaluation serves to inform the Jefferson County Recovery Court Steering Committee and other policy makers with neutral, statistically rigorous information about the recovery court’s impact on the justice system and community at large.

B. Process Evaluation 1. The process evaluation provides a descriptive “snapshot” of the program and its participants. 2. The process evaluation will assess: a) The structural design b) Measure the coverage c) Describe participants of the recovery court

19 3. The process evaluation may include: a) Measurement of the recovery court’s fidelity to the 10 key components of drug courts b) Number of individuals eligible for the recovery court c) Number of individuals screened for the recovery court d) Number of individuals admitted to recovery court e) Demographic, clinical, and criminal characteristics of clients f) Types of therapeutic services and rates of usage g) Treatment attendance h) Number of drug tests administered i) Frequency and types of incentives and sanctions j) Description of the origins (e.g. ISP or ADP) and dispositions of recovery court cases k) Description of differences between successful and unsuccessful clients l) Description of lengths of stay in program and individual phases m) Percentage of clients who graduate from the program n) Average daily population (ADP) and maximum capacity of recovery court

C. Outcome Evaluation 1. The outcome evaluation will ask: Is the Jefferson County Recovery Court more effective at lessening drug use and reducing recidivism than “business as usual” in the Jefferson County criminal courts? 2. The outcome evaluation will examine the effect of the recovery court on: a) Participants b) The criminal justice system c) The community 3. The Outcome Evaluation may include: a) Recidivism rates (new arrests, charges) of all drug court clients in-program and post-program, measured at various intervals b) Recidivism rates (new arrests, charges) of dropouts versus graduates, measured at various intervals c) Pre-program, in-program, and post-program drug use (measured by drug testing and self-report) d) Treatment completion rates e) Number of drug-free babies born to clients f) Jail bed days saved g) Elements (e.g. incentives, treatment sessions, court appearances) of program related to successful program completion

4. A quasi-experimental design will be used, and requires a matched control, or comparison, group that has similar characteristics to the recovery court clients, but has not participated in the recovery court.

20 a) It may be possible to retroactively generate a control group from probation revocations that occurred before the implementation of the recovery court. b) Individuals who are eligible but cannot be accepted into the recovery court because of capacity limitations may comprise a control group.

5. A specialized management information system (MIS) will be developed that records the data needed for evaluation. a) In addition to what is detailed above, the MIS system will be a tool to provide answers to other process or outcome questions that the Jefferson County Recovery Court Steering Committee, other policy makers, or community members propose

XV. APPENDICES

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