Noble County Court Services
Noble County Court Services is the drug and alcohol program of the Courts in
Noble County and began operations in June of 2002. Initially, the program was
free-standing and not a part of the probation department. In January of 2007,
Noble County Court Services came under the direction of the probation
department. This consolidation occurred in order to streamline and simplify the
services that were offered to offenders in Noble County.
The purpose of Noble County Court Services is to provide the criminal
defendants of Noble County with the best, consistent substance abuse
assessments, education and referral to treatment available.
It is the belief of this program that strict judicial intervention and offender
accountability are key to preventing the recurrence of substance abuse and in
breaking the cycle of repeat offending by a majority of substance abuse
offenders.
The goal of this court program is to take a structural and consistent approach
in working to reduce the recidivism of substance abuse offenders in this county
and to make this county a safer place to live, work and travel. The goal will
be achieved through:
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A. early intervention and consistent clinical assessment of all referred
alcohol and drug clients;
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B. development and implementation of a 20–hour course of proven,
cognitive-based, substance abuse education for attendance by at risk clients;
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C. referral to substance abuse treatment for clients assessed to be in need of
further substance and or mental health needs;
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D. facilitation of communication between service providers and Noble County
Probation.
As the drug and alcohol program for the Courts, referrals are received from
Noble Circuit Court and Noble Superior Courts, Divisions 1 and 2. Offenders who
are charged with an alcohol or drug offense or who have an offense that alcohol
or drugs were a contributing factor are referred to Noble County Court Services
for an assessment. A drug and alcohol assessment is then completed with the
offender and a determination is made regarding what services are needed for
that individual. The progress of those individuals who are referred to Noble
County Court Services is tracked by the probation officer who is assigned to
that offender.
Noble County Court Services offers an alcohol and drug educational program
that consists of twenty hours of classroom instruction. The course offered is
PRIme For Life. If it is determined at assessment that further services
are needed beyond what Noble County Court Services can provide, a referral is
made to a local treatment provider for further services.
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PRIme
For Life is a life-changing program developed by Prevention Research
Institute that utilizes best practices and behavior change protocols to reduce
alcohol- and drug-related problems. The program is delivered across the country
and in parts of Europe to youth and adults in need of an evidence-based
prevention and intervention program. Evaluations show PRIme For Life works to
increase abstinence, delay the onset of use, and reduce high-risk alcohol and
drug use. PRIme For Life helps people successfully protect the things they
value.
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In order to provide services as a court alcohol and drug program in the State
of Indiana, the program must be certified through the Indiana Judicial Center
(www.in.gov/judiciary/center). In November of 2007, Noble County Court Services
was awarded a four year certification from the State of Indiana.
The fee schedule for Noble County Court Services is as follows:
Assessment: $150.00
Education Class: $200.00
Case Management: $50.00
Additional Cause number: $100.00
Transfer fee: $100.00
Total costs cannot exceed $400.00
The probation officers who provide drug and alcohol services are all Court
Substance Abuse Management Specialists (CSAMS) or in the process of obtaining
that certification.
Noble County Court Services provides services to approximately 550 to 600
offenders per year.