Community Support Court
What does CSC look like?
Community Support Court is designed to provide a structured, supportive and rehabilitative path for participants. The process begins with a referral and assessment to determine eligibility, followed by enrollment. Participants then receive an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. Regular court sessions monitor progress, while ongoing support and services help address mental health, substance abuse and other challenges. Accountability is maintained throughout the program, leading to completion and graduation with aftercare available to ensure continued success.
Criminal Charge​
Is the offence related to:​
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Substance abuse
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Mental health concerns
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Concurrent disorders
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Intellectual disability
No
Regular Court
Yes
Referral
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Client is referred to CSC by, a lawyer, Duty Counsel or a Community Agency/Worker
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Application Form is completed
Intake and Assessment
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A Case Manager is assigned and a comprehensive assessment is completed.
Plead "Guilty"
Plead "Not Guilty"
Return to regular court
Graduation from Program
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Client completes CTIP
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Graduation is approved by the Crown and the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Community Treatment Intervention Plan (CTIP)
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A Community Treatment Intervention Plan is designed specifically for the client.
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Client may have to attend CSC every 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.
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Ongoing participation and commitment to the CTIP as reported to the Judge by Case Manager and Client.
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Ongoing evaluation of progress until a graduation fate is identified.