DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The Carlton County Recovery Court celebrated two graduations from the program on Thursday.
Recovery Court works to help offenders who experience substance use disorders or mental health issues by collaborating with volunteer attorneys, law enforcement and treatment providers to rehabilitate rather than incarcerate.
Community support is also essential in providing the life changing services to those in the program. Presiding Judge Steve Hanke says it makes the justice system fairer and more effective for those struggling with substance use disorders.
The treatment court program typically lasts from 15 to 24 months.
The Sixth Judicial District has eight treatment courts: Carlton County Recovery Court, Shore Substance Use Recovery Court, North St. Louis County Hybrid Court, North St. Louis County Mental Health Court, South St. Louis County Drug Court, South St. Louis County Veterans Treatment Court, South St. Louis County DWI Court, and South St. Louis County Mental Health Court.
Each court has its own team of professionals that collaborate and meet weekly to help participants succeed in the program. Each treatment court also requires that participants appear in front of the judge and the team at weekly hearings.
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