Early Intervention Courts, Webinar 3: Building the Model: Structure, Roles, and Workflow
Days & Times
11 a.m. PDT/Noon MDT/1 p.m. CDT/2 p.m. EDT. 60 minutes.
Course Location
Online
Early Intervention Courts (EICs) represent a significant shift in how justice systems respond to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Rather than waiting for cases to progress through traditional adjudication, EICs intervene early, connecting individuals to treatment at the point of highest risk and greatest opportunity for change. This four-part webinar series provides a practical, implementation-focused framework grounded in both science and real-world application.
Each session is grounded in operational realities, legal considerations, and proven practices that can be applied immediately.
Webinar #3 provides a practical overview of the core structure and daily operational model of an Opioid Intervention Court (OIC).
Participants will examine the essential components required to build and sustain an effective OIC, including rapid identification of
eligible participants, immediate treatment engagement, and coordinated case management during the pre-plea phase. The session outlines the distinct roles and responsibilities of judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, treatment providers, probation, and other justice system partners, while emphasizing the importance of cross agency collaboration and communication. Designed for courts and multidisciplinary teams considering or implementing an OIC, this presentation offers a clear blueprint for how these courts function in practice and the operational strategies necessary for effective intervention and improved outcomes.
During this course, you will learn to:
- Recognize the essential operational components of an Opioid Intervention Court to evaluate its viability in your jurisdiction.
- Distinguish the distinct role of the judge from prosecutors, defense counsel, and treatment providers in a collaborative court setting.
- Assess the efficiency of intake, screening, and rapid treatment engagement processes to minimize delays in care.
- Manage pre-plea court processes effectively while balancing public safety, participant rights, and therapeutic goals.
- Lead interagency coordination efforts to ensure seamless communication among legal and clinical stakeholders.
Early Intervention Courts (EICs) represent a significant shift in how justice systems respond to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Rather than waiting for cases to progress through traditional adjudication, EICs intervene early, connecting individuals to treatment at the point of highest risk and greatest opportunity for change. This four-part webinar series provides a practical, implementation-focused framework grounded in both science and real-world application.
Each session is grounded in operational realities, legal considerations, and proven practices that can be applied immediately.
Webinar #3 provides a practical overview of the core structure and daily operational model of an Opioid Intervention Court (OIC).
Participants will examine the essential components required to build and sustain an effective OIC, including rapid identification of
eligible participants, immediate treatment engagement, and coordinated case management during the pre-plea phase. The session outlines the distinct roles and responsibilities of judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, treatment providers, probation, and other justice system partners, while emphasizing the importance of cross agency collaboration and communication. Designed for courts and multidisciplinary teams considering or implementing an OIC, this presentation offers a clear blueprint for how these courts function in practice and the operational strategies necessary for effective intervention and improved outcomes.