Treatment Court

The Washington County Treatment Court is a problem solving court given the responsibility to
handle cases involving non-violent substance abusing offenders through comprehensive supervision,
drug testing, treatment services, immediate sanctions and incentives.

The Treatment Court program brings the full weight of the criminal justice system and the components
of treatment to bear, forcing the offender to deal with his or her substance abuse problems. In addition,
the program affords the offender the opportunity to receive an abundance of treatment services,
job training, and education, and allows for restorative procedures such as community service to make
the offender and community whole again.

The Treatment Court ensures consistency in judicial decision making and enhancement between the
coordination of agencies and resources. This in turn increases the cost effectiveness of the program and
the end result as it relates to recidivism.

The Treatment Court is presided over by Judge Paul Pozonsky and employs a full-time probation officer
as well as a full-time case manager. A volunteer treatment team is also committed to assisting these
offenders in overcoming their substance abuse problems. The treatment team meets weekly in order to
staff each participant and provide the judge with a weekly update.

The Treatment Court is a co-occurring program dealing with individuals whose primary diagnosis is
addiction while at times also having a secondary minor to moderate mental illness. This specialty court
has been in operation since 2004 and has received funding from both the Pennsylvania Commission on
Crime and Delinquency and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

To contact the Washington County Treatment Court, call 724-228-6860.