Delaware County Treatment Court

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Delaware County recognizes that addiction to alcohol, controlled substances and prescription medication is a growing concern within the community. Many addicts commit property and personal injury crimes to sustain their addictions. Sometimes, these defendants need additional support and guidance not available through the normal channels in the criminal justice system. To better address the needs of eligible chemically dependent defendants and to reduce recidivism among this population, Delaware County created the Treatment Court in 2007.

Since its inception, hundreds of defendants have participated in the Delaware County Treatment Court to attempt to defeat their chemical dependence. Currently, there are three tracks of Treatment Court with unique eligibility requirements.

The three tracks of Treatment Court are:

1. Incarcerated Women With Co-Occurring Disorders
2. Prison Alternatives Drug and Alcohol Programs (PADAP)
3. Veterans Court

Treatment Court is a demanding program that has five phases totaling a minimum of 30 months. The length of time in the Program will depend on how well a participant progresses. To move to each new phase, the participant must be in compliance with all Treatment Court requirements.

The Treatment Court Judge can impose a wide variety of sanctions to gain compliance with the Program including community service, house arrest and short-term incarceration of up to 10 days. If a participant fails to successfully complete the Program for any reason, the Judge will sentence the defendant in accordance with applicable law.

If you feel that you qualify for this program, you must act quickly

Interested offenders should contact their attorney immediately for advice concerning participation in the Program. If you decide to participate, you must submit a written application as soon as possible to: Treatment Court Coordinator, Office of Adult Probation and Parole, 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063.

For offenders with new charges, the application process requires you to agree to waive the preliminary hearing and your right to a speedy trial. If your application is accepted, then you will undergo evaluation for treatment and appear before the Treatment Court Judge in approximately 30 days for formal admission into the Program. If your application is rejected, then you will be scheduled for Common Pleas arraignment.

Treatment Court Applications are available in the Office of the District Attorney; the Office of the Public Defender; Adult Probation and Parole; the District Courts; and the Mental health Liaisons at the prison.