Adult Accountability and Recovery Court

The Accountability and Recovery Court

The Adult Accountability and Recovery Court (AARC) is a judicially led program in the 8th Judicial District dedicated to saving lives and improving community safety by supporting recovery from substance use disorder through a unique partnership between the justice system, treatment, and community resources.

AARC is a post-conviction program that provides alternative sentencing in a multiphase intervention program designed for adults with a substance use disorder who have pled guilty to a substance use-driven offense.

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Eligibility

The AARC is a program for residents of Wayne, Lenoir, or Greene Counties, who:

  • Have pending substance use-related charges;

  • Have substance use issues;

  • Have not been convicted of a violent offense.

Expectations

Building trust and being accountable are crucial for participants. Participants must attend all treatment, random drug and alcohol testing, and court appearances. Participants work to address other issues supporting successful recovery, such as housing, transportation, employment, education, parenting, and financial management classes.

What does AARC provide?

AARC provides extensive recovery support services as well as accountability. Participants are linked to:

  • Substance use and mental health assessments and treatments;

  • Drug and alcohol testing;

  • Community resources for housing, transportation, employment, education, parenting, and financial management classes;

  • A collaborative support team of community and judicial personnel.