Drug court offers an alternative to incarceration for nonviolent, less serious, substance abusing offenders. Drug court is designed to rehabilitate offenders through regular and intense judicial supervision, substance abuse treatment, mandatory drug testing, educational opportunities, and appropriate sanctions and incentives. The goals of drug court are successful rehabilitation of drug court clients and reduced recidivism. Court appointed case managers assist each client through the two year program.
In the 22nd Judicial District, there are adult and juvenile drug court programs. The adult program serves St. Tammany and Washington Parishes while the juvenile program serves west St. Tammany Parish. Over 300 adults and 25 juveniles are served monthly by the drug court programs in the 22nd Judicial District. In 2002, the 22nd Judicial District Drug Court was recognized nationally as a mentor drug court and has served as an example for newly established drug courts.
The main drug court office in St. Tammany Parish is located at 623 Plaza Dr., Covington, LA 70433. A drug screening office is located at 316 Howze Beach Road, Slidell, LA 70461. Drug screening hours in Slidell In Washington Parish, a drug screening office is located at 1007 Cleveland St., Franklinton, LA 70438.
For more information about drug courts, see www.nadcp.org, www.ladcp.com and www.ndci.org.
DRUG SCREENING INFORMATION
CLIENTS MUST CALL 1-888-60-DRUGS (1-888-603-7847) DAILY TO SEE IF THEIR COLOR IS REQUIRED TO SCREEN.
Cost: For adult drug court clients: $10.00.
For juvenile drug court clients: No charge.
For those screening as a condition of bond: $30.00/$45.00.
Payment: Only money orders are accepted. No cash, checks or credit cards are accepted. Picture identification is required to screen.
Covington location
623 Plaza Dr.,
(985) 809-0547 ext. 108
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Slidell location
316 Howze Beach Road
(985) 649-9393
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Franklinton location
1007 Cleveland St.
(985) 281-4937
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on days when clients are required to screen.