WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) Beaufort County has a new court program to help offenders with substance abuse problems. It’s called Recovery Court.
It’s a 15-month recovery program serving up to 30 offenders at a time.
They will go through intense treatment and counseling including home visits, curfews, drug tests and regular meetings with probation officers.
District 2 Judge Regina Parker has worked on bringing this program to the area for more than a year.
This program will be the largest in the state serving Beaufort, Martin, Washington, Hyde, and Tyrrell counties.
Beaufort County has a higher rate than the state for outpatient opioid pills prescribed per resident– and a higher overdose rate compared to the state average.
Many health officials along with local judges believe it’s time for a program like this.
