AWARD RECIPIENT:

Associate Circuit Court of Clark County
Kahoka, MO

AWARD AMOUNT:

$414,480*

PURPOSE: The Clark County Drug Court Team will use grant funds to implement an adult drug court, which targets nonviolent, substance-abusing adult offenders. The primary goal of the program is to break the cycle of criminal activity and chemical dependency confronted by substance abusers. The program will serve 125 clients over a 3-year period. Clients are expected to engage in the program for a minimum of 24 months. The drug court will provide intensive judicial supervision, treatment, mandatory drug testing, graduated sanctions, aftercare, and other rehabilitative services. Additionally, a management information system will be utilized to monitor client progress and to conduct process and outcome evaluations. The program will provide collateral services such as housing, transportation, mental and primary health care, and educational services. The Clark County Drug Court will coordinate its efforts with the following agencies: Clark County Schools, the Missouri Department of Education, the Division of Family Services, Older Adults Transportation Service, and Northeast Missouri Regional Planning.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Pattie Schutte
Division Clerk
Circuit Court, Division II
113 West Court
Kahoka, MO 63445
660/727-3628

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

* This is a tentative award amount pending final budget review.