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
Feedback
The Board of Directors invites public comment on the proposed amendments until noon (Eastern) on Thursday, March 4, 2021.
Submit comments via email to Diane Mains.