Stearns County Pilot Drug Court
Stearns County Attorney
County Attorney: Janelle P. Kendall
As your county attorney, I emphasize accountability and crime prevention - making the Stearns County Attorney's Office more accountable to the communities in Stearns County, as well as ensuring that people who break the law are held accountable for their actions and receive appropriate consequences in a timely manner. We work closely with all law enforcement to make Stearns County a safe place to live, learn and grow. The Stearns County Drug Court is a tool designed to meet the goals of accountability and crime prevention.
The Stearns County Drug Court is designed to prevent crime by treating the underlying treating substance addiction issue(s) associated with criminal activity and thereby reducing recidivism. Treatment providers keep the court informed about participant’s progress so that sanctions and incentives can be consistently and immediately implemented by the court. Compliance with the program requirements is within the participant’s control and is based on measurable performance goals. Participants are treated firmly, but fairly and consistently, with dignity and respect. Participants who do not successfully complete all three phases of the Drug Court program face traditional sanctions/sentencing options in district court.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has made available two new fact sheets on cocaine and methamphetamine. These fact sheets provide information on the use, effects, availability, legislation, and street terms for each drug.
Cocaine Fact Sheet (opens in a new window)
Methamphetamine Fact Sheet (opens in a new window)
For helpful information on the foundations and evolution of the Stearns County Drug Court, see:
the Drug Court Process (182 Kb PDF).
The Drug Court Brochure (241 Kb PDF) contains eligibility criteria for participation in Drug Court.
For a national perspective on the effectiveness of the Drug Court model of rehabilitation, please read the Report Card Drug Courts (663 Kb PDF).
The Drug Court Coordinator's Speech, August, 2003 contains a brief report on the first full year of operation of the Stearns County Drug Court (44 Kb PDF).