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Addiction Intervention Court (AIC)

Restorative justice
Addressing substance use
Description
Addiction Intervention Court
How long has the program been operating?
4-10 years
If applicable, what approach, method, or goal best describes the diversion program?
Restorative justice
Addressing substance use

At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
After the case is filed and after the defendant enters a plea

What population is your program intended to serve?
People with substance use disorders

How are participants identified for the diversion program?
Other

Are there any factors specific to your jurisdiction that influence how you structure this diversion program?
None

Does your office have informal or written policies about this diversion program's criteria/eligibility?
Yes
What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
Receive behavioral health assessment
Attend behavioral health intervention
Attend programming that is not a behavioral health intervention
Follow individualized case management plan
Pay restitution
Complete a restorative process

How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
More than a year

How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
Programmatic costs are covered by prosecutor’s office
Programmatic costs are covered by health care system or other stakeholder(s)

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