Drug Testing
in a Drug Court Environment.
Drug testing is a cornerstone of drug court program operations.
The functioning of all drug courts relies on the integrity and accuracy of the drug testing process as well as the immediacy with which drug testing services are accessed and the reliability of results obtained.
Drug testing is a key component of drug court programs because it provides readily available and objective information to the judge, other justice system officials,
treatment personnel, and caseworkers regarding a participant’s progress in treatment.
The drug testing process, coupled with immediate program responses, forces defendants to address their substance abuse problems
immediately and continuously.