## **What adult drug court accomplishes**

-   Helping and preparing individuals to lead a drug-free lifestyle.

-   A program that if completed successfully, would enable individuals'
    criminal charges to be dismissed.

-   Assisting individuals with employment, education, and housing
    opportunities.

## **location**

-   Treatment sessions are currently held at Charleston/Dorchester
    Community Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd., Charleston.
    843.852.4100.

-   Court is held on Wednesdays at 4:00pm on the 4^th^ floor of the
    Judicial Center, 100 Broad Street, Suite 469, downtown Charleston.
    843.958.5189.

## 

## **to become a participant**

-   A referral from Defense Attorney, Solicitor, or Drug Court Team
    Member.

-   An individual may contact the Adult Drug Court by calling
    843.958.5189 or by writing to: Charleston County Adult Drug Court,
    100 Broad Street, Suite 469, Charleston, SC 29401.

## **contacts**

Joy Sanders, Esquire

Assistant Solicitor

Office of Ralph H. Hoisington, Solicitor Ninth Judicial Circuit

843.958.1900

Victoria Upchurch

Drug Court Treatment Team

Charleston Dorchester Community Mental Health Center (CDCMHC)

843.852.4100

Martha Dicus, Esquire

David Holton, Esquire

Assistant Public Defenders

Charleston County Public Defender

843.958.1850

Dave Wahrer

Probation, Parole, and Pardons

South Carolina

Deputy Don Frichtl

Office of Sheriff Al Cannon

Charleston County

Harry D. Cale, III

Court Financial Manager

Jennifer Brown

Drug Court Coordinator

843.958.5189

Judge Irvin G. Condon

Judge Tamara C. Curry

Drug Court Judges

AccuDiagnostics

Drug Screening Facility

843.745.6132

**CHARLESTON**

**COUNTY**

**ADULT**

**DRUG COURT**

*"An innovative alternative for those individuals caught up in the cycle
of re-arrests due to an addiction to drugs and alcohol."*

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100 Broad Street, Suite 469

Charleston, South Carolina 29401

843.958.5189

Fax: 843.958.5177

*Operated by members of the National Association of Drug Court
Professionals*

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# **Introduction**

Charleston County Adult Drug Court provides a cost-effective alternative
to traditional prosecution and incarceration of nonviolent offenders
with substance abuse problems. Crime will be reduced and offenders
habilitated through court supervision and substance abuse treatment. The
program is designed to promote self-sufficiency and personal
responsibility. Participation in this program is a privilege and
requires a personal commitment. Members of the Adult Drug Court Team are
present to provide guidance and assistance. However, the final
responsibility is upon the individual and one must be motivated to make
this change and commit to a more responsible way of life.

## **Who is Eligible? \*\*** 

-   Individuals addicted to drugs and/or alcohol

-   Individuals with a nonviolent criminal history

-   Individuals with Felony level Drug related charges

-   Individuals dedicated to their recovery

-   Individuals able to attend treatment and Court 4 days a week and
    submit to random drug screenings 6 days per week.

> \*\* *Upon Clinical Assessment*

## **treatment phase I**

*Monday:*

Group session at CDCMHC

10:00a-12:00p or 6:00-8:00p

*Tuesday:*

Group session at CDCMHC

10:00a-12:00p or 6:30-8:30p CCJ

*Wednesday:*

Drug Court at Judicial Center

4:00-5:00p

*Thursday:*

Group session at CDCMHC

10:00a-12:00p or 6:30-8:30p CCJ

*Friday*

Individual sessions as arranged

*Saturday:*

Random Drug testing 10:00-11:00a

AccuDiagnostics & random drug

screenings Monday-Friday

Minimum 2 self-help meetings /week

[To enter Phase II:]{.underline}

-   Negative drug screens 90-120 days

-   Negative Hair Test result

-   Secure employment & Sponsor

-   Progress in treatment development goals

-   Current on Treatment payments

## 

## **treatment phase II**

*Tuesday:*

Group session at CDCMCHC

10:00a-12:00p or 6:30-8:30p CCJ

*Wednesday:*

Drug Court at Judicial Center

4:00-5:00p

*Thursday:*

Group session at CDCMHC

10:00a-12:00p or 6:30-8:30p CCJ

*Friday:*

Individual sessions as arranged

*Saturday:*

Random Drug testing 10:00-11:00a

AccuDiagnostics & random drug

screenings Monday-Friday

Minimum 2 self-help meetings /week

[To enter Phase III:]{.underline}

-   Negative drug screens 90-120 days

-   Negative Hair Test result

-   Maintain employment

-   Fulfill educational goals

-   Progress in treatment development goals

-   Current on Treatment payments

## 

## **treatment phase III**

*Monday:*

Group session at CDCMHC

10:00a-12:00p or 6:00-8:00p *Wednesday:*

Drug Court at Judicial Center

4:00 - 5:00p

*Friday:*

Individual sessions as arranged

*Saturday:*

Random Drug testing 10:00-11:00a

AccuDiagnostics & random drug

screenings Monday-Friday

Minimum 2 self-help meetings / wk

[To successfully complete the program:]{.underline}

-   Negative drug screens 90-120 days

-   Negative Hair Test result

-   Fulfilled treatment development goals

-   Fulfilled Educational goals

-   Completed Treatment payments