Indiana reaches milestone 100 problem-solving courts

Indiana reached 100 problem-solving courts with the certification of a veteran’s treatment court in Pulaski County. Judge Crystal Kocher is proud to have their certification bring Indiana to the notable mark. She explained, “This process has been a team effort with our supportive prosecutors, public defenders, law enforcement, community members, judges, and others from the 99 problem-solving courts already certified. We received grant funding, training opportunities, and encouragement to bring a veteran’s treatment court to our county. It highlights the need and possibilities for rural communities around the state to provide comprehensive services.”

The addition of the Pulaski veteran’s treatment court also brought the total number of Indiana counties served by a problem-solving court to 50. Several more are in the planning stages. Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush explained what makes the courts unique, “The innovative approach requires pioneering judges to coordinate with numerous resources in their supportive communities to provide intensive services and frequent court appearances for oversight.”

Individuals who wish to participate in a problem-solving court should contact their attorney to find out if they are eligible to participate. Counties that do not have a problem-solving court may transfer the supervision of the case to a county with a problem-solving court for program participation.

NOTE: Media interested in a visual representation of problem-solving court locations can use the provided maps(Illustrator-compatible).