Ohio Specialized Dockets Practitioner Network

OSDPN Sub-Network Meetings

What is the Ohio Specialized Dockets Practitioner Network?

Since the establishment of the Hamilton County Drug Court in 1995, Ohio has established itself as a national leader in the implementation of specialized dockets. With more than 100 specialized docket programs in operation throughout Ohio, the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) and the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) have recognized the need for interaction among the professionals who staff these courts. In order to provide such a forum, the Ohio Specialized Dockets Practitioner Network was created to provide peer support and technical assistance to these programs.

The Ohio Specialized Docket Practitioner Network is composed of several sub-networks that meet by discipline. These sub-network meetings allow specialized docket practitioners to discuss the challenges and successes they have faced in their specific role on the specialized docket court team. In addition, the sub-network meetings offer opportunities for specialized docket professionals to provide program updates, discuss program operations, and discover innovative and effective strategies employed by other specialized dockets. Sub-network personnel also identify their training needs to the staff of the Supreme Court, ODADAS, and ODMH, which helps to develop the agenda for the annual statewide conference.

The 2007 Specialized Docket Practitioner Network Fourth Annual Conference offers national speakers and several breakout sessions on a wide-range of topics pertinent to specialized docket programs. The conference attracts over 300 attendees from across the state, which enables participants to open communication and establish relationships with professionals in other counties.

How is the Ohio Specialized Dockets Practitioner Network Organized?

The Ohio Specialized Dockets Practitioner Network consists of several sub-networks of specialized docket professionals organized by discipline. These include:

These groups are further divided by jurisdiction - adults or juveniles.

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