Resolution: In Support of Problem-Solving Courts
Adopted in August 2000, this joint resolution from the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) affirms national support for the growing movement of problem-solving courts. The resolution recognizes drug courts and other specialized dockets as effective responses to complex social issues like recidivism and substance abuse. It outlines principles of therapeutic jurisprudence — including judicial monitoring, integrated treatment services, and collaboration with community partners — and sets a national agenda for integrating these practices into broader court operations while preserving fairness, accountability, and the rule of law.