In Juvenile Drug Court, a docket containing selected delinquency cases is referred to a designated judge. These young people were identified as having problems with alcohol and/or other drugs. The Juvenile Drug Court Judge closely monitors each case through frequent updates of court reports through the probation officer and therapist. The judge acts both as a team leader and is an integral part of a team comprised of representatives from treatment, juvenile justice, social services, educational and vocational training programs, law enforcement order, probation, prosecution and defense. This team determines how to address substance abuse and family issues that lead the youth into contact with the justice system (Cooper, 1998). Manual for the 10th Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court: • Reducing substance abuse and related criminal activity for non-violent offenders ages 13-17, post-adjudication, • Reducing juvenile recidivism rates of any drug charge for include drug charges that are secondary to other minor crimes such as shoplifting, school delinquency, etc. • Hold drug offenders accountable for their criminal conduct and provide them with alternatives to assistance other than detention. using service providers, the education system, and communities. • Provide cost-effective alternatives to incarceration and hospitalization using intense outpatient drug therapy. According to the (Office of Justice, 1999), these programs are established by communities to provide a... ... middle of paper ...... these miners with the limited resources in their area and seem to have their hearts in the right place. I recommend to the drug court and Judge French that a review of the program be conducted at regular intervals to ensure that quality services are provided. I would also recommend that the drug court team become more involved with juveniles outside of the courtroom. These and other previously identified changes will contribute to the growth and effectiveness of the program while proving the success of the drug court, so that funding will continue while drug treatment remains a priority not only for the courts but also for the community. This drug court system may be one of the best in the state, even with the limited resources available. Those involved just need to think outside the box and rely on surrounding communities to make the program a success..