HOPE Court Graduation
The HOPE (Helping Others Prosper Everyday) Drug Court celebrated its fall graduation on Wednesday, October 29, with four people completing the program.
Hope Court was created to provide additional opportunity for those who are at high risk of re-arrest, have longer criminal histories and struggle with moderate to severe substance use disorders. HOPE Court was created when the Common Pleas Judges amended Local Rule 30.2. Judge Kevin J. Kelly presides over HOPE Court.
HOPE Court follows National Adult Drug Court Best Practices by providing “holistic approach that goes beyond simply treating substance use disorders.” Together, with a multidisciplinary team, HOPE Court provides treatment, accountability and resources to reduce the risk of being re-arrested in the future and return a healthy citizen back to the community.
HOPE Court is one of four specialty Drug Court dockets in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
