OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
FY 2002 DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM
Adult Implementation Grant Award
California
AWARD RECIPIENT:
San Bernardino County Superior Court - Barstow
Barstow, CA
AWARD AMOUNT:
$489,352*
PURPOSE: The San Bernardino County Superior Court in Barstow will use grant funds to
implement a drug court for nonviolent, substance-abusing male and female adult offenders. The
post-adjudication drug court will serve 200 clients through a multi-phase formal treatment
program lasting 12 months, followed by 6 months of post-graduation aftercare. The principal
goals and objectives of the program are to: (1) reduce recidivism and substance abuse among
clients; (2) reduce incarceration rates while protecting public safety; and (3) establish
coordination among the entities involved in treatment, as well as other aspects of the program to
foster an effective program evaluation component. Drug court services will include intensive
judicial supervision, treatment, graduated sanctions and incentives, and frequent, mandatory
drug testing. The drug court program will coordinate collateral services such as educational and
employment services, primary and mental health care services, transportation and sober living
assistance, family counseling, and community service. The San Bernardino County Superior
Court in Barstow will utilize a drug court management information system for operational and
evaluation purposes. An independent evaluator will conduct process and outcome evaluations to
gauge program effectiveness. The grant recipient will coordinate the drug court effort with the
following agencies or offices: the Office of the District Attorney, Law Office of the Public
Defender, County Department of Behavioral Health, Alcohol and Drug Services, County
Sheriff's Department, and California Coast University.
LOCAL CONTACT: Deborah M. Cima
Drug Court Administrator
San Bernardino County Superior Court
351 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Second Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0240
909/387-4730
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:
Linda Mansour
202/616-3534
* This is a tentative award amount pending final budget review.
