Specialty Courts

Adult Recovery Court

A Recovery Court is a collaborative effort between the Criminal Justice system and Community Mental Health that strives to improve the quality of life for the individual, increase public safety, and reduce costs for the community.

Drug Treatment Court

Drug Treatment Court rebuilds lives by providing substance abuse treatment services to non-violent addicted offenders, thereby making our community safer and saving our community thousands of dollars through cost effective care instead of expensive and ineffective incarceration.

Family Recovery Court

The Van Buren County Recovery Court is a 12-15 month program that involves intensive treatment, treatment planning, case management, wraparound services, medication review, family therapy, court review hearings, and referrals to ancillary service agencies.

Family Reunification Court

The Van Buren County Family Reunification Court (FRC) is a voluntary, intensive treatment program for child welfare involved parents with substance abuse problems and their children.

Sobriety Court

Sobriety Court is a program that provides specialized treatment and supervision services specific to operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenders, given that arrest data clearly indicates there is a need for the program.

Swift & Sure

The Van Buren County Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program (SSSPP) is an intensive community supervision probation program focusing on high-risk felony probationers.

Drug Screening Office

Van Buren County uses random drug testing to ensure participants are complying with court orders and to help them with their road to recovery.

Helpful Resources

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SSSPP Discharge Survey Link

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