Drug Court
Some non-violent offenders with a serious substance abuse problem are referred to Wayne County's Adult Drug Court. Drug Court is a specially designed probationary sentence under which the defendant works with a Drug Court Judge and Case Manager to overcome addiction and criminal behaviors associated with addiction. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. is the current leader of the Drug Court Team - a collaborative committee made up of the various shareholders in the criminal justice system, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, area treatment providers, and probation officers.
Prosecutor Worthy is a strong supporter of the Drug Court; current team members from her staff include William Heaphy from the Screening Division and John Casey from the Trials Division.