OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS

FY 2002 DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM

Adult Implementation Grant Award

Florida

AWARD RECIPIENT:

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Seminole County Board of
County Commissioners
Sanford, FL

AWARD AMOUNT:

$ 500,000*

PURPOSE: The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Seminole County will use grant funds to implement a post-adjudication adult drug court program. The goals of this drug court are to reduce substance abuse and recidivism, as well as to provide education, life skills, and job training. This suburban community plans to serve approximately 300 clients over the 3-year grant. The program will include a minimum of 12 months of treatment followed by an aftercare component. Upon completion of the program, clients may have their records expunged. The program consists of intensive judicial supervision, sanctions and incentives, and frequent, mandatory drug testing. The court will collaborate with Human Services Associates, county public safety and mental health agencies, and the Seminole County School System.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Judy Hayes, Drug Court Coordinator
Seminole County Court Administration
301 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32772
407/665-4265

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

* This is a tentative award amount pending final budget review.