Welcome to the Charles County Adult Drug Court

The Charles County Adult Drug Court (ADC) was created in 2022. It is a voluntary program that helps people with substance use disorders recover and avoid future legal trouble.

The program team includes:

• A judge
• Public defender
• Assistant State's Attorney
• Drug Court coordinator
• Case manager
• Probation officer
• Law enforcement representative
• Treatment provider

The program usually lasts 12 to 18 months.

During the program, participants:

• Attend regular court hearings
• Participate in frequent court oversight and supervision by a probation officer
• Complete drug testing
• Receive counseling (group, individual, and family)
• Take part in educational opportunities or job training
• Follow program rules, including rewards and sanctions

To graduate, participants must:

• Complete all program phases
• Follow their treatment plan and achieve the goals established in it
• Stay free from drugs and alcohol (verified by testing)
• Demonstrate financial stability by working, completing school or job training, or using other legal means of support
• Manage their physical and mental health
• Build a sober support network

If you successfully complete the program, your charges may be reduced, dismissed, or expunged.

Referrals may come from:

• Judges
• Public defenders
• State's Attorney's Office
• Sheriff's Office
• Detention Center
• Probation Office
• Anyone case make a referral to the Adult Drug Court. To make a referral, download and complete the Make a referral to the Adult Drug Court form.