The superior court of california, county of SAN joaquin, is applying to implement the driving under the influence (DUI) court enhancement project

The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, received a $1,330,281 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585). This four-year grant aims to enhance the county's existing Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Court by expanding services to the Hispanic community and the South County region. Key project activities include hiring two additional case managers, developing a DUI Court model in Manteca, creating a Spanish-speaking peer mentor group, and offering medication-assisted treatment. Expected outcomes include reduced recidivism, improved recovery support, and serving 400 unduplicated individuals over the grant period. This award supports the federal government's efforts to expand access to evidence-based treatment court programs that address substance use disorders and promote rehabilitation.

This project aims to enhance the current DUI court with added benefits to the hispanic community and expand to SAN joaquin south county region. Project activities include hiring one spanish-speaking case manager; hiring one south county case manager; developing and implementing a DUI court model in manteca court; creating a spanish-speaking peer mentor group; and offering medication-assisted treatment to all clients in need. Expected outcomes include the development of a DUI court in south SAN joaquin county for improved access throughout the county, enhanced recovery support services, improved equity and awareness within the spanish-speaking community, recidivism with a 12% or lower rate among clients, and service to 400 unduplicated individuals during the four-year period.