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Fifteen Problem-Solving Courts earn accreditation in Colorado

Fifteen Problem-Solving Courts earn accreditation in Colorado

Nov. 8, 2024, DENVER—The Statewide Problem-Solving Court Advisory Committee has recently accredited 15 problem-solving courts across Colorado through the Problem-Solving Court Tiered Accreditation Program. This accreditation marks a significant achievement for the courts, recognizing their commitment to implementing evidence-based, research-proven practices in line with the Colorado Adult Problem-Solving Court Unified Standards.

The Problem-Solving Court Accreditation Program ensures that these courts follow best practice standards and provides tailored training, technical assistance and resources based on the court's accreditation tier. Each court, after application submission, underwent a rigorous evaluation, which included an in-depth review of supporting documents. The Advisory Committee determined that all 15 courts met the necessary standards for their assigned tier levels, further acknowledging their dedication to problem-solving approaches in addressing cases.    

The Problem-Solving Court Advisory Committee, composed of leaders throughout the state in problem-solving courts and the judiciary, approved the following for accreditation at various tier level recommendations:

  • 1st Judicial District Behavioral Health Court
  • 1st Judicial District Adult Drug Court
  • Denver County DUI Court
  • 2nd Judicial District DUI Court
  • 2nd Judicial District Adult Drug Court
  • 4th Judicial District DUI Court
  • 5th Judicial District DUI Court
  • 7th Judicial District Montrose Adult Drug Court
  • 8th Judicial District Wellness Court
  • 8th Judicial District Adult Drug Court
  • 12th Judicial District Adult Drug Court
  • 17th Judicial District Family Treatment Court
  • 19th Judicial District Adult Drug Court
  • 20th Judicial District Adult Integrated Treatment Court
  • 22nd Judicial District DUI Court 

Each accredited court will undergo a re-accreditation process every three years, although they may advance to a higher tier at any time if they demonstrate program enhancements. Each Gold Tier court will also participate in an observation to determine application of practices to become Statewide Mentor Courts.

For more information about the Problem-Solving Court Accreditation Program, please contact the Statewide Problem-Solving Court Unit Manager at desiree.hermocillo@judicial.state.co.us  

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