Drug Court Operations Manager

The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90 per cent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

The Drug Court is a statutory division of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria (MCV) and part of MCV Specialist Courts and Programs. The Drug Court administers Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders (DATOs) and provides an alternative sentencing option to offenders with drug and/or alcohol dependency who have committed offence/s whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol and/or to support their dependency.

Participants on a DATO receive a judicially supervised, therapeutically oriented, intensive, and integrated drug supervision and treatment regime. The Drug Court model is a unique collaboration between a range of stakeholders to deliver a high-quality program underpinned by research and emerging trends within the allied health sector.