First Judicial District Court Launches Family Drug Treatment Court With $600,000 Federal Grant

The First Judicial District Court of Montana has announced the launch of a new Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC). The FDTC will be funded through a three-year $600,000 federal grant awarded by the Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, and will serve the counties of Lewis and Clark and Broader.

The launching of a new FDTC accompanies the state's position that drug courts are a successful model for addressing the needs of families struggling with addiction disorders. In particular, the court will target its services at parents living with an addiction disorder. It is expected that . . .