Proposal abstract franklin county municipal court 375 S. High ST. 10TH floor columbus ohio 43215 contact information: recovery court (substance use) judge jessica D'varga

The Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio was awarded a $750,000 project grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585). The grant will support enhancements to the Court's post-adjudication adult drug courts and Military and Veterans (MAVS) specialized docket programs through September 30, 2026.

Specifically, funding will transform peer support from contractors to permanent staff positions, support one probation officer for the opioid-specific H.A.R.T. docket from years two through four, and cover a contracted MAVS mentorship program coordinator during the same period. The award will also implement a MAT case management component within the Court's case management system and provide trauma-informed mindfulness programming as well as bus passes/cab vouchers. An estimated 1,000 individuals will be served by enhancements to the H.A.R.T., Recovery Court, CATCH, and MAVS specialized docket programs over the 48-month performance period. The Court will provide $250,000 in matching funds through urinalysis services.