The purpose of this document is to promote quality research at all levels for drug courts by providing a uniform and manageable data collection and evaluation strategy for local programs. These measures can be used across the spectrum of drug court programs to allow local jurisdictions to answer questions from stakeholders and funding agencies, as well as promoting sound management practices at the local court level. It is clear that research practices can be improved by providing a uniform baseline for evaluation and measurement.

Author: Cary Heck, Ph.D.

Date: 2006