916 - Problem-solving courts - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 916. Problem-solving courts. (a) Establishment.--The court of common pleas of a judicial district and the Municipal Court of Philadelphia may establish, from available funds, one or more problem-solving courts which have specialized jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, drug courts, mental health courts and driving under the influence courts, whereby defendants are admitted to a court- supervised individualized treatment program. The court may adopt local rules for the administration of problem-solving courts and their related treatment services. The local rules may not be inconsistent with this section or any rules established by the Supreme Court. (b) Statewide problem-solving courts coordinator.--To the extent that funds are available, the Supreme Court may appoint a Statewide problem-solving courts coordinator. The coordinator may: (1) Encourage and assist in the establishment of problem-solving courts in each judicial district. (2) Identify sources of funding for problem-solving courts and their related treatment services, including the availability of grants. (3) Provide coordination and technical assistance for grant applications. (4) Develop model guidelines for the administration of problem-solving courts and their related treatment services. (5) Establish procedures for monitoring problem-solving courts and their related treatment services and for evaluating the effectiveness of problem-solving courts and their related treatment services. (c) Advisory committee.--The Supreme Court may establish, from available funds, an interdisciplinary and interbranch advisory committee to advise and assist the Statewide problem- solving courts coordinator in monitoring and administrating problem-solving courts Statewide. (June 3, 2010, P.L.207, No.30, eff. 60 days) 2010 Amendment. Act 30 added section 916.