10 Key Components
Key Component #1
Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system
case processing.
Key Component #2
Using a non-adversarial, collaborative approach, prosecution and defense counsel
promote public safety while protecting participants’ due process rights.
Key Component #3
Eligible participants are identified early using an evidence-based assessment tool and
are promptly placed in the drug court program.
Key Component #4
Drug courts provide access to a continuum of alcohol, drug, and other related treatment
and rehabilitation services.
Key Component #5
Abstinence is monitored by frequent and random alcohol and other drug testing.
Key Component #6
A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants’ compliance.
Key Component #7
Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant is essential.
Key Component #8
Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of program goals and gauge
effectiveness.
Key Component #9
Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning,
implementation, and operations.
Key Component #10
Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based
organizations generates local support and enhances drug court program effectiveness.
