In 1997 the Indiana General Assembly transferred the responsibility for certification, training, and support of Court Alcohol and Drug Programs in Indiana from the executive branch to the Indiana Office of Court Services, formerly the Indiana Judicial Center. Approximately fifty-five circuit, superior, county, and city courts have court alcohol and drug programs. Lean more about the Court Alcohol & Drug Program.
Certification & Program Forms
- Starting a Program
There are approximately 55 Court Alcohol and Drug Programs within the state. A listing of these Programs is available from the Indiana Office of Court Services. These programs are governed by statute (IC 12-23-14) and by Court Alcohol and Drug Program Rules.
- Certification
Court Alcohol and Drug Programs in Indiana are governed by statute (IC 12-23-14) and Judicial Conference Rules. Statutes and rules authorize the Indiana Office of Court Services to establish procedures to certify court alcohol and drug programs.
- Client Demographics
Client Demographics are due March 31, 2026 for the 2025 reporting period. Please complete all applicable forms pertaining to your program. There will be separate links for Felony charges (Part 2) and Misdemeanor charges (Part 3).
- Documents and Forms
- Staff Update Form
- Client Demographics - Part 1
- Client Demographics - Part 2 (Felony)
- Client Demographics - Part 3 (Misdemeanor)
Confidentiality Forms
Document/Form MS Word PDF Sample Criminal Justice Consent for Release of Information Form Word [DOC, 46 KB] PDF [PDF, 62 KB] Sample General Consent for Release of Information Form Word [DOC, 42 KB] PDF [PDF, 74 KB] Sample Response to Subpoena - Criminal Word [DOC, 27 KB] PDF [PDF, 22 KB] Sample Response to Subpoena - Civil Word [DOC, 27 KB] PDF [PDF, 22 KB] Sample Prohibition on Re-Disclosure Word [DOCX, 20 KB] PDF [PDF, 84 KB] Sample Forms
Document/Form MS Word PDF Orientation Form Word [DOC, 34 KB] PDF [PDF, 26 KB] Client Rights Form Word [DOC, 26 KB] PDF [PDF, 16 KB] Client Signature Page Word [DOC, 23 KB] PDF [PDF, 13 KB] Assessment Form Word [DOC, 81 KB] PDF [PDF, 109 KB] Individual Service Contract Sample Word [DOC, 43 KB] PDF [PDF, 120 KB] Sample Client Survey Word [DOC, 27 KB] PDF [PDF, 20 KB] Sample Referral Agreement Word [DOC, 35 KB] PDF [PDF, 20 KB]
Training
The Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) provides training opportunities for Court Alcohol and Drug Program staff at various times during the year. The calendars and training registration information is located on the court services calendar. You must be employed in an IOCS certified Court Alcohol and Drug Program to be eligible to attend these trainings. All professional staff members must obtain and maintain a Court Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) credential, and will be allowed two (2) years from the date of first hire as a professional staff member to complete the requirements for the CSAMS credential.
Staff Orientation is required by all professional staff members, including directors, within one (1) year of hire as a professional staff member. This training includes an overview of Court Alcohol and Drug Programs including the applicable administrative rules and statutes, an overview of the programs orientation, assessment and referral processes, confidentiality, ethics, drug testing, communicable diseases, case management, and the principles of effective interventions.
- To view upcoming training and exam dates, go to the Justice Services Calendar
- Please contact the IOCS office for questions or additional information on training and education
- Court Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) credentials and training
Contact
Indiana Office of Court Services
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-1313
Jamie Bergacs
jamie.bergacs@courts.in.gov
Lora Moeller
lora.moeller@courts.in.gov