Recovery “Drug” Court Program Graduates 12 Participants
Colorado Springs, CO - On Thursday, February 13, 2025, 12 participants will be recognized for completing the 4th Judicial District Recovery “Drug” Court program in El Paso and Teller counties initiated in January 2001 as the second drug problem-solving court in Colorado. The graduation ceremony is set for 3:30 p.m. at the Terry R. Harris Judicial Complex in Colorado Springs, 270 S. Tejon Street, in the Jury Assembly Room W 113.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the graduates, who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their recovery journey. The Recovery “Drug” Court is a rigorous problem-solving treatment court designed for individuals who have encountered the criminal justice system as a result of substance use. Throughout the program, participants have exhibited sustained abstinence from controlled substances and alcohol, actively participated in any required treatment, and fulfilled educational and employment objectives outlined by the Recovery “Drug” Court’s clinical team. They have also undergone frequent performance reviews by the Recovery “Drug” Court Magistrate, the Honorable Gregory K. Duncan.
“We are honored and excited to celebrate the graduation of 12 amazing men and women from the Recovery Court program,” said El Paso County District Magistrate Gregory K. Duncan. "I am so proud of our graduates and look forward to celebrating this milestone on their road to recovery.”
Since the program's start in 2001, the 4th Judicial District Recovery “Drug” Court has been modeled after evidence-based problem-solving drug courts, which have proven effective in handling criminal cases. The substantive goal is to divert non-violent, substance-abusing felony offenders into a comprehensive, judicially supervised program of urinalysis monitoring and case management, to include referral and follow-up with employment, educational, and other self-improvement goals.
The media are invited to attend. The use of cameras must be approved in advance, and all people being photographed must give their consent to be photographed. Please contact Robert Burrs, Recovery Court Program Manager, at 719-452-5209 if you want to bring a camera or for more information.
