Adult Drug Court

Program Overview

The Solano Adult Drug Court is for people involved in the criminal court system who have a substance use disorder. Instead of receiving a jail sentence, participants agree to court supervision, intensive case management, long-term drug treatment, and engaging in the hard work of getting well. Acceptance in this program is a long-term commitment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Solano County residents
• Eligible for probation
• Substantial substance abuse problem
• Felony or misdemeanor charges or probation violations arise in connection with or stem from alcohol or drug abuse or addiction.
• Persons subject to judicial supervision solely pursuant to a grant of a split sentence pursuant to Penal Code, § 1170(h), a grant of Post-Release Community Supervision or parole are not eligible.

Referral Process

Acceptance into ADC occurs only post-conviction or post-finding of a probation violation whether by plea, admission, trial or probation violation hearing. Referrals for ADC screening may be made on a pre-plea or pre-admission basis by judges, attorneys and probation officers. Acceptance into ADC is based upon the unanimous agreement of the ADC team.

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Policies and Procedures