To the Bench, Bar and Public:
The Board of Directors of the Indiana Judicial Conference is seeking public comment on proposed amendments. The proposed amendments to the Problem-Solving Court Rules would incorporate national best practice standards for Family Recovery Courts and makes a variety of changes and updates to the rules. The proposed amendments to Court-Administered Alcohol and Drug Program Rules would change various staff requirements for obtaining and maintaining the Court Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) credential.
Problem-Solving Court Rules
The proposed amendments include:
- Incorporates the national best practices standards for Family Recovery Courts with related changes
- Updates staff training requirements
- Removes requirement that the case file must contain the treatment plan and updates
Proposed changes to Problem-Solving Court Rules
Court Alcohol and Drug Program Rules
The proposed amendments include:
- Changes the Court Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) credential requirements for individuals who have a current substance abuse certification recognized by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
- Changes to court alcohol and drug program staff training requirements.
- Changes to the requirements for maintaining the CSAMS credential.
Proposed changes to Court Alcohol and Drug Program Rules
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The Board of Directors invited public comment on the proposed amendments until noon on Thursday, March 4, 2021, and the comment period is now closed.