Therapeutic Court Services
Okanogan County Therapeutic Court Services, also referred to as Therapeutic Courts, is designed as a coordinated effort of justice and treatment professionals to actively intervene and break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction, and crime. As an alternative to less effective interventions, Okanogan County Adult Felony Drug Court quickly identifies substance-abusing offenders and places them under ongoing judicial monitoring, community supervision, coupled with effective, long-term treatment services.
Okanogan County Adult Felony Drug Court was established in 2005, with Okanogan County DUI Court being developed in 2012 following the same model.
Overview
Okanogan County Adult Felony Drug Court is a 24-month, four-phase program, and DUI Court is a 12-month, three-phase program for adults who have been charged with one or more non-violent drug or DUI offenses and who are having difficulty staying clean and sober.
It is a collaborative effort between the Superior Court Judge, District Court Judge, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Public Defenders Office, Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, Probation, Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare, Community Supervision Officer, and Treatment Program. By working together, we seek to provide a variety of programs and consistent supervision geared toward supporting and helping the participant maintain a crime and drug-free life.
Okanogan County Therapeutic Courts involve frequent court appearances, random drug testing, as well as group and individual counseling. The Court awards incentives for compliant behavior and imposes sanctions for negative behavior. Failure to comply with the program can lead to minor or major sanctions, up to termination.
Successful completion of the drug court program may result in dismissal of the charges, reduced or set aside sentences, lesser penalties, or a combination of these. Most importantly, graduating participants gain the necessary tools to rebuild their lives.
Defense Attorney
Prosecuting Attorney
Community Supervision Officer / Coordinator
Treatment Provider(s)
Law Enforcement
Case Manager
Probation
The Therapeutic Court Teams make the decisions regarding participation in the program.
In addition to the Judges, the Therapeutic Court Teams consist of the following members:
Theraputic Court Teams
Before court sessions, the team members familiarize themselves with current progress reports so that they may discuss that progress with the participant during the court sessions.
Okanogan County Drug Court hearings are every Friday at 10:00 am in the Superior Court. Okanogan County DUI Court hearings are normally held twice a month. Please call the Okanogan County District Court for exact dates.
For More Information About Okanogan County Theraputic Courts Contact:
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC):
Community Supervision Officer / Coordinator:
Okanogan County District Court:
Okanogan County Superior Court:
Case Manager:
Probation:
Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office: (choose Felony Court option)
For More Information About Okanogan County Theraputic Courts Contact:
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC): (509)826-6191 or the toll-free line (866)826-6191
Community Supervision Officer / Coordinator: (509)826-8453
Okanogan County District Court: (509)422-7170
Okanogan County Superior Court: (509)422-7130
Case Manager: (509)826-8453
Probation: (509)422-7369
Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office: (choose Felony Court option) (509)422-7280