Tex.
Gov't Code Section 130.001
Juvenile Family Drug Court Program Defined
(1)
the integration of substance abuse treatment services in the processing of cases and proceedings under Title 3, Family Code;(2)
the use of a comprehensive case management approach involving court-appointed case managers and court-appointed special advocates to rehabilitate an individual who is suspected of substance abuse and who resides with a child who is the subject of a case filed under Title 3, Family Code;(3)
early identification and prompt placement of eligible individuals who volunteer to participate in the program;(4)
comprehensive substance abuse needs assessment and referrals to appropriate substance abuse treatment agencies for participants;(5)
a progressive treatment approach with specific requirements for participants to meet for successful completion of the program;(6)
monitoring of abstinence through periodic screening for alcohol or screening for controlled substances;(7)
ongoing judicial interaction with program participants;(8)
monitoring and evaluation of program goals and effectiveness;(9)
continuing interdisciplinary education for the promotion of effective program planning, implementation, and operation; and(10)
development of partnerships with public agencies and community organizations.
Source:
Section 130.001 — Juvenile Family Drug Court Program Defined, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.130.htm#130.001 (accessed May 18, 2024).
