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Recovery Court Information

The Crook County Recovery Court is a special program in the Circuit Court system that is designed to treat addicted individuals and give them the tools they need to change their lives. The Treatment Court Judge serves as the leader of an inter-disciplinary team of professionals.

The target population for the Crook County Treatment Court is moderate to high risk offenders. Individuals interested in participating in the Treatment Court must first complete the Crook County Treatment Recovery County Screening Form, participate in a screening with the Treatment Court Coordinator, and observe Recovery Court.

Once accepted for participation, the Treatment Court Entry packet must be completed with your attorney and the Treatment Court Judge must approve your participation. All participants must meet with the Treatment Court Coordinator to review and sign the Treatment Court Orientation Packet.

The Crook County Treatment Court is a four phase program. Treatment Court participants typically undergo several random drug and alcohol tests each week while also attending and verifying attendance at treatment and support groups. In bi-monthly court sessions, the team will review your progress and the judge will give an incentive or a consequence based on that progress. 

The Treatment Court program is scheduled to be 18 months in duration, although some people may need more time to satisfy the criteria for program completion. To graduate, you must demonstrate continuous abstinence from drugs and alcohol for a substantial period of time (generally 6 months or longer), satisfy the conditions of treatment and Supervision, complete all phase requirements, and pay applicable fines and fees. 

Benefits of the Crook County Treatment Court include:

  • Access to intensive substance abuse treatment and other related treatment and rehabilitation services
  • Charges dismissed or possible early termination of probation upon program completions
  • A lifetime of freedom from substance abuse and criminal behavior!

Email the Treatment Court Coordinator at Jennifer.M.Goff@ojd.state.or.us or call 541-460-2024

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Eligible Individuals

Residency Requirements:

Individuals must reside in Crook County at the time of referral to be eligible for the program. Proof of legal residency may be required to determine eligibility. Participant must continue residing in the County of the program for the duration of their participation in Recovery Court.

Release of Information Requirement:

Individuals must be willing to sign a release of information for the Recovery Court team to staff their case and conduct necessary assessments. Individuals must complete a Risk Needs Assessment to determine the individual's risk and need score. Individuals must also complete a Substance Use Disorder assessment through BestCare Treatment Services to determine their diagnosis and whether they meet qualifications for BestCare services.

Eligible Charges May Include:

The criminal conduct must have a nexus to a substance use disorder.

Pre-Adjudication Track:

The District Attorney reserves the right to consult with any named victim prior to determining eligibility. Subject to the eligibility criteria outlined below, the District Attorney's Office will review eligibility on a case-by-case basis. The District Attorney reserves the right to exclude any participant from the program prior to adjudication.

In cases involving restitution, the participant must agree to pay restitution and make payment in full prior to completion of the program.*

  1. Most misdemeanor and felony crimes will be given consideration with the exception of:
      • Domestic Violence crimes
      • Any sex crime (ORS 163A.005)
      • Offenses involving physical injury or attempted physical injury of a child
      • Measure 11 Crimes (ORS 137.700)
      • Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
      • Any crime involving a firearm or weapon
      • Any crime involving possession, delivery or manufacture of more than 5 grams of fentanyl (substantial quantity).
  2. The District Attorney's Office will consider the availability for supervised probation in determining whether to recommend participation in the program on a misdemeanor.

Post-Adjudication Track (Probation Track):

Subject to the eligibility criteria outlined above for pre-adjudication cases, individuals on probation can be referred to the program when a probation violation has occurred. Individuals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; however, the District Attorney serves as the gatekeeper for the referrals. If a consensus of all team members cannot be reached, the Court is the final arbiter. Conditions of probation may be altered to include participation in Recovery Court.

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