Cherokee Friends of Recovery
Rehabilitation Through Judicial Supervision
Foundation Overview
The Cherokee Friends of Recovery Foundation, Inc. (Cherokee F.O.R.) was formed by a group of citizens in Cherokee County wanting to reduce the number of traffic accidents and injuries related to impaired drivers on our highways and possibly saving the lives of someone we love. The Honorable C.J. Gober first initialized the DUI/Drug Treatment Court in 2007. Today, services of the court are presided by the Honorable Alan W. Jordan, Chief State Court Judge.
Important Information
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What is DUI Court?
DUI Court is a voluntary, post-conviction, treatment-based program for those who have been convicted multiple times for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. The DUI Court program offers enhanced supervision, counseling, and treatment to help participants function in the community with continuing support. The program lasts a minimum of 14 months and usually takes 16-18 months.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
- be charged with their 2nd DUI in ten years or 3rd or more lifetime;
- be a Cherokee County resident;
- be 17 years of age or older;
- show an indication of alcohol/drug abuse or dependence;
- have no history of violent felony offenses;
- have no out-of-state warrants; and
- have a valid immigration status with no ICE (immigration) holds.
Benefits of the program include:
- less jail time;
- a reduction in fine(s), conditioned upon successful completion of the program;
- community service credit for successful completion of the program;
- affordable treatment and alcohol/drug testing;
- supervision in meeting license reinstatement requirements; and
- support in achieving sobriety.