The advisory committee for court sponsored drug and alcohol programs will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to court programming.  Judges, attorneys and the public are invited to review the proposed amendments to the Rules for Court-Administered Alcohol and Drug Programs and attend a public hearing.

Friday, May 15th
9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom
State House Third Floor
Indianapolis

Proposed changes include updates for program personnel continuing education hours, program management, and client assessments.  More information about the proposed changes can be found at the following address: courts.in.gov/rules/proposed/2009/cadp.html.

The Indiana Judicial Center has responsibility for certification, training, and support for Court Alcohol and Drug Programs.  The Center has an Advisory Committee for Court Alcohol and Drug Programs through the Judicial Conference of Indiana.  The Committee is made up of judges and program directors from across the state.  About 55 courts across the state have drug and alcohol programs.  After receiving public comment, The Committee will submit the proposed rules to the Board of Directors of the Judicial Conference for adoption. 

Those interested in speaking at the hearing should contact the Indiana Judicial Center before May 13, 2009.  Jennifer Weber, a Judicial Center Staff Attorney, can be reached by calling (317) 232-1313 or jweber@courts.state.in.us.  Speakers will be limited to no more than five minutes each.  An organization should designate one person to speak on behalf of the organization.

Those interested in submitting written comments to the Committee may do so until May 13, 2009.  The written comments will be incorporated into the hearing and can be mailed to the following address:

Court Alcohol and Drug Program Advisory Committee
c/o Indiana Judicial Center
30 South Meridian Street, Suite 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3564

The Judicial Center is the state’s judicial research and continuing education agency.  For more information on the Indiana Judicial Center visit courts.in.gov/center.