Specialty Courts

What are Specialty Courts?


Specialty Courts (also known as Problem-Solving Courts) have been established to provide TREATMENT rather than PUNISHMENT for non-violent offenders who have been diagnosed with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.

 The ultimate goal of these courts is to address, through appropriate substance abuse and/or mental health treatment, thus hopefully reducing  the (Ideally ELIMINATING) individuals' future involvement with the criminal justice system. Studies conducted throughout the United States make clear that such courts DO have an appreciable impact on recidivism rates.

Through the initiative of retired Common Pleas Judges the Honorable Conrad. B. Capuzzi and the Honorable Gerald R. Solomon, and the continuing guidance of President Judge the Honorable John. F. Wagner, Jr., Fayette County has created three Specialty Courts, namely:

  • Drug Treatment Court
  • Behavioral Treatment Court
  • Veterans Treatment Court
FCC Series 2
FCC Series 6

Contact Us

  1. Katy Roebuck

    Manager
    Email
    Phone: 724-430-4021

  2. Bob Lubic

    Assistant Manager
    Email
    Phone: 724-430-4845

  3. Bria Marshall

    Department Clerk
    Email
    Phone: 724-430-4021

  4. Specialty Courts

    Email

    Physical Address
    61 East Main Street
    3rd Floor
    Uniontown, PA 15401

    Mailing Address
    61 East Main Street
    Uniontown, PA 15401

    Phone 724-430-4021
    Fax 724-430-1001

To learn more about Specialty Courts click to read a brief, informative article entitled The Achievements of Specialty Courts in the United States from the Scholars Strategy Network.

Eligibility Requirements for Specialty Courts

(Please click on desired Specialty Court  below.)

  • Fayette County Resident
  • Non-Violent Offender
  • At Least 18 Years of Age
  • Primary Substance Abuse Diagnosis
  • Prior Record Score Under 5
  • Plea Offer of at Least 12 Months
  • Willingness to Follow Treatment Recommendations 
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