how does the program work?
Progress is monitored by the Judge and multiple court appearances are required
Participants will be required to attend treatment as deemed necessary
Participants will submit frequent drug screens
Participants are rewarded for compliance and may be sanctioned for non-compliance
Who is Eligible?
18 years of age or older
Felons only
Chemically dependent
Must be charged in the 8th Judicial District- Campbell, Claiborne, Scott, Union, and Fentress
Cannot have any violent convictions
Must be willing to fully participate in the program- Work, NA/AA meetings, Random Drug Screens, IOP/Therapy/Halfway House, Etc.
Normally Lasts 18 to 24 Months
-Participants who graduate may be relieved of court costs/fines or released from community supervision early.
-Participants who fail to complete the program will returned to the criminal justice system for disposition.
For more information Please contact:
Sandy Webber, COO
CHET Recovery Court
423-563-1004