Drug Court

The Drug Court in Victoria is based at the Magistrates’ Court at Dandenong. It is responsible for the sentencing, supervision and treatment of offenders who are drug and/or alcohol dependent and who are subject to a court Drug Treatment Order (DTO) under the Sentencing Act 1991. If an offender is eligible for a DTO, their…

The Drug Court in New South Wales attempts to address the issues underlying drug dependency which result in criminal offences being committed. It aims to promote re-integration into the community and to reduce criminal activity resulting from drug dependency. If accepted into the program the offender will participate in programs designed to eliminate, or reduce…

The Drug Court in South Australia runs in the Adelaide Magistrates Court. It is a voluntary program which generally runs for 12 months. Matters are adjourned for 12 months under the Bail Act 1985 with conditions requiring the offender to comply with the Drug Court program. The program is designed to help illicit drug using…