Metropolitan General Sessions Court of Nashville - Davidson County - Recovery Court

AKA:

Davidson County Drug Court

Description:

The Davidson County Misdemeanor Recovery Court, created in 2003, is for legally involved individuals suffering from substance use disorder who are seeking recovery for a minimum of 18-24 months. Recovery Court was created to provide free services to participants while under court supervision for criminal offenses. Program staff supervise participants to ensure court-ordered requirements are met. Services provided include intensive substance use in/out-patient treatment, behavioral health services, medication assisted treatment, adult education classes and GED testing, housing and transportation assistance, drug and alcohol testing, and any other component in which our Probation Officers and the Treatment team can assist. Some participants that successfully complete the program may have their charges expunged.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Those wishing to have their cases heard in recovery court must schedule an appointment to complete an eligibility screening. In order to do so, call or complete the online eReferral form.

Program Fees:

Fees vary. Call for more information.

Eligibility:

Nonviolent offenders who are abusing substances or chemically dependent (or both) and are willing to participate in a treatment program. The program does not accept: candidates with a prior conviction of felon in possession of a weapon or felony drug sale ("attempt" convictions are still eligible); confirmed gang members; candidates with holds or pending charges in other jurisdictions; candidates convicted of a sex crime or on the Sex Offender Registry; or candidates currently on parole or released from parole or prison within the preceding 10 years. All candidates are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for fitness for involvement with the recovery court.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

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