Part XIII. Procedures for Drug Court
Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice – 2026
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Authority, scope, and mission
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Definitions
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Key components of a drug court
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Administrative office of the courts to oversee drug court
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Referral for drug court eligibility review and assessment
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Eligibility review and assessment process for drug court
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Process for admission of defendant into drug court
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Admission of defendant into drug court
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Transfer between drug courts
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Transfers between specialty court programs
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Drug court participant requirements
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Prosocial activities & strength-based approaches
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Incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic adjustments
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Expiration of probationary period
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Suspended status
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Administrative discharge
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Voluntary termination
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Involuntary termination
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Successful completion of drug court
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Drug court staffing
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Drug court sessions
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Confidentiality
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Filing of drug court documents
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Collection of fees
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Drug testing
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Monitoring and evaluation of drug courts
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Authorization for drug court judges and new drug courts
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Drug court team training
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Kentucky court of justice specialty courts certification board
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Drug court certification process