22nd District Recovery Court

Mission Statement: The mission of the 22^nd Judicial Recovery Court at Lawrence County is to improve public safety in our community and to help restore criminal offenders to becoming productive members of society, through the use of judicial supervision, substance abuse treatment, and intensive case management.

Funding Source: Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
A 9-month planning and implementation grant was awarded with a start date of October 1, 2017. This grant provides funding for a program coordinator and Recovery Court Program implementation.

Target Population

The 22^nd Judicial District Recovery Court at Lawrence County actively seeks participants who are permanent residents of the 22^nd Judicial District, are eighteen (18) years of age or older currently charged with an offense in Circuit Court, and who presents with illegal/unhealthy behavior related to substance abuse issues. The program is voluntary.

Eligibility and Screening

The Judge, District Attorney, defense bar, or probation office may refer a potential participant out of the 22^nd District Recovery Court. Candidate eligibility requirements are as follows: must voluntarily agree to enter the Recovery Court program; must be eighteen (18) years of age or older; must not be a violent offender; must be a potential agreement among sentencing Judge, District Attorney General’s office, and the Defense Counsel that Recovery Court would be an appropriate option; must self-report a history of substance misuse; must have all legal matters; and cannot have an acute mental disorder where symptom severity could inhibit successful completion of the program.

Office Location

232 North Military Avenue
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee 38443
931.766.2825

Lincoln County Recovery Court

Mission Statement: The mission of the Lincoln County Recovery Court is to enhance public safety and improve the overall quality of life in the community by addressing the needs of non-violent offenders whose criminality is a result of substance use through the provision of intensive judicial oversight and holistic treatment that will increase offender accountability, reduce community costs, and return offenders to healthy, sober, and productive lives.

Funding Source: Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
A 1-year implementation grant was awarded with a start date of July 1, 2017. This grant provides funding for a program coordinator and Recovery Court Program implementation.

Target Population

The Lincoln County Recovery Court actively seeks candidates who are permanent residents of Lincoln and surrounding counties, are eighteen (18) years of age or older, are currently charged with an offense in Lincoln County General Sessions Court, present a history of substance use, non-violent offenses, and/or a self-report of alcohol and/or illegal/prescription drug usage.

Eligibility and Screening

The Judge, District Attorney, defense bar, or probation office may refer a potential participant out of Lincoln County General Sessions Court. Candidate eligibility requirements are as follows: must voluntarily agree to enter the Recovery Court program; must be eighteen (18) years of age or older; must not be a violent offender; must be a potential agreement among sentencing Judge, District Attorney General’s office, and the Defense Counsel that Recovery Court would be an appropriate option; must self-report a history of substance misuse; must have all legal matters; and cannot have an acute mental disorder where symptom severity could inhibit successful completion of the program.

Office Location

1437 Winchester Highway
Fayetteville, Tennessee 37344
931.433.7182

DUI School

DUI School is cancelled until further notice, due to Virus Pandemic!

Alcohol & Drug Safety Educational Program - Prime for Life

Program Objective: The Tennessee State Law (T.C.A. section 55-10-403) requires all persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicating drugs to receive a minimum of 12 hours of education pertaining to substance abuse and the ability to drive. A licensed DUI School is an early intervention program that provides screening, assessment, and education for individuals convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and/ or other drugs. The program helps individuals who want to have their driver’s license reinstated or are court ordered to participate in a DUI school program. DUI schools in Tennessee must teach The Prime for Life curriculum, an evidence-based, early intervention program.

Services Provided

SCHRA provides Prime For Life classes in Lawrence and Maury Counties. The Maury County class is held in Columbia on the first Saturday of each month and in Lawrenceburg on the second Saturday of the month.

Class fee is $150.00. (MONEY ORDER ONLY)
Phone registration is required no later than 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday prior to class.

Locations and Dates

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