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Drug Court

These courts accept people with misdemeanors or felonies, pre- or post-plea.

Charges do not have to be drug-related. These courts help people address problematic health issues and achieve legal relief. 

Referral Instructions

Felonies:

To refer your client, request a date in Felony Treatment Court on Mondays in department D-106 at Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse. The court does not meet on the fifth Monday of the month.

Attorneys appear at 9:00 A.M., candidates appear at 10:00 A.M.

For more information on eligibility, please contact the Treatment Court District Attorney’s office at 510-272-6222.

Misdemeanors:

To refer your client, request a date in Misdemeanor Treatment Court on the first and third Thursdays of the month in department D-114 at Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse.

Attorneys appear at 1:00 P.M., candidates appear at 2:00 P.M.

For more information on eligibility, please contact the Treatment Court District Attorney’s office at 510-272-6222.

Eligibility

  • The legal team will determine whether the client meets the legal eligibility criteria. 
  • The case management team with determine whether the client meets the clinical eligibility criteria. 

Requirements

  • Participants will attend court sessions, test for drug and alcohol use, complete a treatment program, and complete a mental health plan.
  • Misdemeanor court is a 6-month program.
  • The length of felony court is determined by the judge.

Potential Benefits 

  • Dismissal or reduction of charges
  • Sealing of records 
  • No probation 
  • Temporary free sober housing, housing case management services 
  • Employment case management services 
  • Gift cards every court session, and other incentives 
  • Transportation vouchers 
  • Stay eligible for student loans 
  • If "undocumented," no conviction on record 
  • Amnesty for court, legal, and some traffic fees

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