Specialty Courts

The Deschutes County Circuit Court offers several programs which focus on restoring individuals to being full, productive members of our community.  Each of these programs is supported by a strong collaborative effort and commitment by our community partners.

Deschutes County Adult Treatment Court (ATC) is a court supervised treatment program. It incorporates a collaborative approach to provide participants with the skills and resources necessary to recover from a substance use disorder and become responsible and productive members of the community. The program is closely monitored by the court under the direction of the Adult Treatment Court Judge. The program is no longer accepting new participants.

Deschutes County’s Mental Health Court (DCMHC) program is a Court supervised intensive treatment program serving mentally ill adults in Deschutes County who have been charged with a crime. Mental Health Court (MHC) is coordinated by Deschutes County Behavioral Health and is closely monitored by the Court under the direction of the Mental Health Court Judge.

 

For more information regarding the Mental Health Court, please visit the Behavioral Health Department’s webpage for Mental Health Court.

The Domestic Violence Deferred Sentencing Program is an opportunity for eligible offenders to have their plea vacated and case dismissed in exchange for an upfront guilty plea and the successful completion of a Court monitored treatment program and minimum of 18 months of probation supervision.  The treatment expectations include attending appropriate classes to prevent future violence as well as any other services identified to address conditions that may be linked to the offender’s violent behavior.  The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office offers the program to eligible offenders.  Offenders who are interested in this program should talk with their attorney regarding potential eligibility and the potential benefits and risks associated with participation.