Hamilton County Recovery Court
Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Who We Are
Hamilton County Recovery Court is a voluntary, court-supervised treatment program for individuals with a substance use disorder that have felony or misdemeanor charges in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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Why It's Important
Drug Recovery Courts are operating with incredible success across the country. Individuals who complete Recovery Court programs are significantly less likely to be arrested again.
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How to Participate
Learn more about eligibility and how individuals can participate in Hamilton County’s Recovery Court by visiting our Referral Process page.
Our Mission
To promote recovery from substance use in the lives of justice-involved participants, their families, and the community by providing effective treatment and comprehensive support.
Program Tracks
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Track 1 - Criminal Court
The Criminal Courts handle both Felony and Misdemeanor cases. Cases are scheduled in Criminal Court after an Indictment is issued by the Grand Jury, after an original Presentment or Information is issued, or after an appeal is granted from a lower court judgment. Criminal Court trials are usually juried trials, although a Criminal Court Judge may hear a case without a jury.
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Track 2 - General Sessions Court
The General Sessions Court has a Civil and Criminal Division. The Criminal Division of General Sessions Courts only issue judgments for Misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic offenses. They have jurisdiction for Felony cases on a preliminary hearing basis to determine if there is a sufficient cause for the case to be bound over to the Grand Jury. There are generally no juries in these Courts.
Our Foundation
The Hamilton County Recovery Court gratefully accepts donations from the public through our fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga. These funds are used for emergency essentials for our participants and program improvement. Thank you for your choice to support our mission and investing in recovery!
(All donations are tax deductible)