National Mentor Court

Court Supervised Treatment Program Receives National Honor

Laramie, Wyoming, 02/09/2017: the Albany County Court Supervised Treatment Program has been named one of only nine national mentor drug courts by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) and the U.S. Department of Justice. The program will receive an award marking the distinction on February 9, 2017, at 4 pm, in the Circuit Courtroom at the Albany County Courthouse.

As a national Mentor Court, the Albany County Court Supervised Treatment Program will help develop, identify and test national best practices and provide technical assistance to jurisdictions interested implementing a drug court, including hosting visitors from around the country. The program served as a national Mentor Court for a period of three years, from 2017-2020.

NADCP Quote

"It is a great honor to recognize this court as one of only nine Mentor Courts in the United States," said NADCP chief of training and research Carolyn Hardin. "It is a shining example of how a combination of accountability and compassion can save lives, reunite families, and make the community safer. As a mentor court this program is helping to transform American criminal justice and lead countless people who might otherwise be incarcerated into lives of long-term recovery."

There are now over 3,000 drug courts nationwide. They are considered the cornerstone of criminal justice reform efforts sweeping the nation.

"We’re honored to be chosen by the NADCP. Our team works hard to serve Albany County by giving our participants an opportunity to put their lives on a healthy track. It’s immensely gratifying to receive national recognition," said Amy Terrell, Program Coordinator.

About the NADCP

Since 1994, the NADCP, a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) representing more than 27,000 multi-disciplinary justice professionals and community leaders, has worked tirelessly at the national, state and local level to create and enhance drug courts and other treatment courts. NADCP is recognized as experts on the intersection of addiction and the criminal justice system. After 26 years of innovation, NADCP has helped lead the effort to create over 3,000 drug courts located in all 50 U.S. states and territories.

For more information, visit the NADCP website.