georgiacourts.org :: Accountability Courts

Accountability Courts include Adult/Felony Drug Courts, DUI Courts, Juvenile Drug Courts, Family Dependency Treatment Courts, and Mental Health Courts. These courts promote personal responsibility by holding the participant accountable for his/her actions and behaviors. It is not a get out of jail free card. Participants must go through intensive treatment, attend regular court sessions before the judge, submit to frequent random alcohol and drug testing, maintain employment, be financially responsible, support their families, pay fees, and in some cases, attend school.

Accountability/Drug and DUI Courts take a team approach that functions within the existing court structure. The judge, defender, prosecutor, law enforcement, treatment provider, coordinator and others all work together to create a balance of authority, supervision, support, and encouragement for each participant.