South Dakota § 16-22-5.1 - Key components for drug courts.
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§ 16-22-5.1. Key components for drug courts.
South Dakota drug courts shall adhere to the following ten key components in order to maintain the fidelity and preserve the structural integrity of such programs:
Key Component 1: Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing.
Key Component 2: Using a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants' due process rights.
Key Component 3: Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the drug court program.
Key Component 4: Drug courts provide access to a continuum of alcohol and other drug related treatment and rehabilitation services.
Key Component 5: Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing.
Key Component 6: A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants' compliance.
Key Component 7: Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant is essential.
Key Component 8: Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of program goals and gauge effectiveness.
Key component 9: Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning, implementation, and operations.
Key Component 10: Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances drug court effectiveness.
Source: SL 2014, ch 255 (Supreme Court Rule 13-13, § 2), eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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