9th Judicial District
Accountability and Recovery Courts Program
The Accountability and Recovery Courts Program of the 9th Judicial District is a judicially led process that combines accountability, treatment and community resources.
Participants commit to an 18‑month process involving bi‑weekly court appearances, adherence to substance use treatment plans, random drug testing, and intentional recovery capital building. They also meet regularly with case coordinators, peer support specialists, and probation or DSS workers. These coordinated supports bolster long‑term recovery stability. Across all tracks, courts apply incentives, sanctions, and individualized service adjustments supporting accountability and progress.
What is unique?
A court experience where success is celebrated.
The Adult Accountability and Recovery Court
The Adult Accountability and Recovery Court (AARC) is designed for individuals who have been charged with low level felony offenses related to substance use.
AARC is designed to save lives and improve community safety by supporting recovery from substance use disorder through a unique partnership between the justice system, the treatment community and recovery capital building community resources.
Participants may enter AARC post‑conviction through deferred prosecution agreements requiring guilty pleas and probation.
The goal for AARC participants is to achieve recovery and to have their charges dismissed or expunged.
The Family Accountability and Recovery Court
The Family Accountability and Recovery Court (FARC) is designed for parents, gaurdians, or custodians whose children are removed or at risk of being removed as a result of the participant’s substance use.
FARC strives to create change, rebuild families, and fortify communities. Its mission relies on a unique partnership between the justice system, treatment providers, and community‑based recovery capital resources.
FARC has two pathways to completion. Track 1 has six phases that take approximately 18 months to complete. Track 2 has three phases that take approximately 6-9 months to complete.
The goal for FARC participants is to achieve recovery and be reunified with their children.
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