The Orangeburg/Calhoun Juvenile Drug Court is a comprehensive and intensive treatment program designed to help juveniles struggling with substance abuse. It aims to assist juveniles’ returns to a drug-free lifestyle while building life skills, continuing their education, and strengthening their family’s ability to provide structure.
The JDC team is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, Department of Juvenile Justice, testing, and treatment. The program lasts a minimum of six months. An individualized treatment plan is developed by the team to best help the juvenile’s growth. The program provides comprehensive supervision, drug testing, and treatment services. If the individual is successful, then the charges are dismissed. If the individual is not successful, then the charges are returned to the prosecutor for traditional proceedings.
The goal of Juvenile Drug Court is to help juveniles who have substance abuse and behavioral issues choose to address those head on and, with the help of the JDC team, return to a substance-free, law-abiding way of life.
If you have any questions, please contact:
-
Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties
Darlene Simmons, Coordinator
P.O. Box 1525
Orangeburg, SC 29116
803-533-6252