Program
The Frederick County Drug Treatment Court (DTC) is a voluntary, non-adversarial judicial response to non-violent, drug addicted offenders charged in Circuit Court. The DTC is a post-plea, pre-sentence program. In order to enter the DTC, the defendant must plead guilty and sentencing is deferred. The defendant must participate fully with all prescribed treatment and instructions of the DTC staff. Sentencing will occur upon graduation or termination from DTC. The DTC provides a comprehensive program of supervision and treatment, which includes substance abuse treatment, education, and vocational and rehabilitative services.
Focus
The DTC focuses on assisting the participants in achieving self-sufficiency and becoming responsible members of the community by living drug-free in an environment filled with life’s obstacles and pressures.
Who is Eligible
Many of these residents will be unemployed, indigent, single parents who have educational, job training, housing, and social issues. The eligibility requirements are blind to race, ethnicity, gender, and/or religious orientation.
Goals
The following goals have been developed to provide a more efficient judicial process for criminal cases involving substances, to provide a more effective intervention for alcohol and substance abuse offenders, and to decrease recidivism within the community:
Goal#1:
Enhance public safety in Frederick County by reducing criminal activity (to include any drug and/or alcohol-related citation/charges) by DTC participant and graduates within the community.
Goal #2:
Reduce substance abuse among DTC participants by providing effective interventions.
Goal #3:
To reduce the burden on taxpayers by promoting self-sufficiency of participants and graduates.
Drug Treatment Court Agency Partners
Frederick County Circuit Court; Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office; Office of the Public Defender; Frederick County Behavioral Health Services – Substance Abuse Services; Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services – Community Supervision; Frederick County Law Enforcement Agencies
For information regarding the Frederick County Drug Treatment Court program, contact DTC Coordinator Paul Wolford at 301-600-2978 or via email Paul Wolford.
MEMORIAL DAY 2020: Today we honor all of the men and women who have given their lives in service of our great nation. Fallen, never forgotten.
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
We want to thank those who have served both past and present. Assistant State's Attorney Brooke Gomulka is a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserves. Pictured below, Brooke recently served in Guatemala during a training that included building schools and medical clinics. Assistant State's Attorney Ricky Lewis is a Judge Advocate with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He is currently assigned as Trial Counsel for the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade out of Scranton, PA where he primarily practices administrative law. Prior to joining the National Guard, Lewis served in the Army Reserves in the 324th MP Battalion. Pictured below is Lewis with Frederick Police Department Detective Chris Sharpe during a deployment to Kuwait in 2006. Youthful Offender Program Director Mike Folio is a U.S. Army veteran. Folio is pictured below during training in the Mojave Desert in 1985. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #veterans
POLICE WEEK 2020 (May 10th-16th)
This week, we remember the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Thank you to the men and women of law enforcement who work hard to keep us safe. Your contributions and sacrifices are recognized today and every day. #PoliceWeek2020 #lawenforcement #policeweek
During this difficult time, it is critical to be aware of the signs of abuse and neglect.
Signs of Neglect or Abuse - Maryland Department of Human Services
dhr.maryland.gov
Reporting child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. Children need us to pay attention to some of the common warning signs of child abuse and neglect. If you suspect that a child is being abused plea...May the Fourth be with you, and happy #StarWarsDay. We want to continue to remind you to follow these simple steps each night to protect yourself and your valuables from thieves. Remember, many thefts from vehicles occur with no forced entry - meaning vehicles are being left unlocked.
Make a security habit with the #9PMRoutine:
🔒Lock your car
🚘Roll up windows
💰Remove/secure any valuables or firearms
🏠Lock doors & windows to your home
💡Turn on exterior lights