To reduce crime and recidivism through timely intervention and comprehensive treatment of substance abusing offenders, who will be held accountable through coordinated efforts of the criminal justice system, treatment providers and community partners.

Reducing Crime

Henrico Drug Court is reducing crime. Its integrated approach has a dramatic effect on our community by preventing the typical crimes committed by addicts: check and credit card fraud, shoplifting and other larcenies in addition to drug possession.

Preliminary data provides the evidence that we are meeting our goals. Read more about it!

Who Is the Drug Court?

The Drug Court is called each Friday at 1:00 p.m., in the Circuit Courthouse. Judges Catherine Hammond and Gary A. Hicks preside with the Drug Court Team which includes Frank LaRuffa - Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Patricia Shaw - Administrator, Secret Hatchett - Administrative Assistant , Takecha Jones - Clinician, David Watkins - Sheriff's Investigator, Casey Stenclik - Probation and Parole Officer, Larry David - CCP Probation Officer, and Bernard Greene - Clinician. See a list of our team members.

Who May Participate?

There are many conditions that must be met by those in the Drug Court. Admission is voluntary, but must be approved by the Commonwealth's Attorney.

• Eligibility conditions
• What goes on
• What is expected of participants

Drug Court In the News

"Turning Point: Inside Henrico's Drug Court," earned Emmy award from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Read more about this Emmy-award-winning program.