Adult Drug Treatment Court

The 20th Judicial Circuit of Michigan
Drug Treatment Courts
414 Washington Street, Suite 300
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Telephone: (616) 846-8340
FAX: (616) 846-8179
Referral Form

“Changing behaviors, changing lives”

Hon. Mark A. Feyen, Drug Treatment Court Judge

Christie Custer
Drug Treatment Court Coordinator
Telephone: (616) 846-8332		   Kevin J. Bowling
20th Circuit Court Administrator
Telephone: (616) 786-4100

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Ottawa County 20th Circuit Drug Treatment Court is to eliminate the abuse of alcohol, other drugs and related criminal activity.

Program Components

One of the most unique features to the program is the relationship which the participants have with the Judge. Participants will be required to appear before the Judge for the purpose of reporting their successes and failures on a biweekly basis. Staff will work with participants to remove barriers that prohibit their success while in the program, such as employment, housing and transportation.

The program is broken into four phases. Each phase is approximately 4 months in length. Participants are given incentives for their positive work within the Drug Treatment Court Program. Additionally, violations of program rules or law violations will result in sanctions; this may delay advancement to the next phase. Some additional components include:

  • Treatment as recommended by clinical assessment
  • Random drug testing
  • Bi-weekly Drug Treatment Case Review sessions
  • Weekly face-to-face contact with Probation Officer
  • Random curfew checks
  • Attendance at support group such as AA/NA
  • Curfew
  • Development of a Life Plan
  • Completion of GED or comparable test
  • Employment, school or community service

Eligibility Criteria

Entry into the 20th Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court Program is available to adults 18 years and older. Eligibility criteria include Ottawa County residents facing felony level charges or currently on felony probation. Eligibility however does not guarantee admission into the program.

The following are not eligible for Adult Drug Treatment Court:

  • Individuals with prior Assaultive felony convictions or pattern of violent behavior.
  • Criminal sexual conduct convictions
  • Individuals who are under the supervision of another jurisdiction
  • Individuals that suffer from a major mental disorder that would severely impair daily functioning
  • Anyone who requires chemical treatment for substance withdrawal

Referral Options

Participants are identified and referred by Judges, Prosecutors, Defense attorneys, Probation Officers, court employees or other individuals within the community. The Program has three entry tracks (Referral Form):

  1. Original Sentence
  2. Probation Violation
  3. Probation Violation Waiver

Enrollment Process

The current capacity of the Adult Drug Treatment Court Program is 30. There will be 5 persons being evaluated or awaiting entry at any point in time. When the pending/ waiting list is full, referral sources will be advised that the referral period is closed until the first of the following month.