Florida Problem-Solving Court Certification Program
Background
Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order No. AOSC23-89 adopted the Problem-Solving Court Certification Program. The goal of the certification program is to ensure that Florida’s problem-solving courts maintain fidelity to evidence-based best practices, enhance problem-solving court operations statewide, and improve participant outcomes. The certification program also provides an opportunity for problem-solving courts throughout the state to be recognized for their professionalism and successful implementation of best practices.
The certification program is intended for courts that believe they are following Florida best practices and are ready to be certified. Problem-solving courts must comply with all best practices required for certification
to achieve full certification. Please note that best practices designated as recommended will not be considered in determining whether certification will be granted.
Pilot Program
Implementation began on July 1, 2024 with a pilot program of six adult drug courts designed to test the program prior to full implementation for all adult drug courts. The certification program will subsequently be expanded to other problem-solving court types with best practices approved by the Florida Supreme Court contingent upon available resources.
Educational Webinar
In preparation for implementation of the Problem-Solving Court Certification Program, the Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts, in collaboration with the Office of the State Courts Administrator, hosted an educational Zoom webinar on Friday, April 12. Participants were given an overview of the certification program, practical information regarding the adult drug court certification pilot program, and the opportunity to ask questions. The recording, slideshow, and certificate of accreditation for continuing judicial education can be viewed below.
Problem-Solving Court Certification Program Educational Webinar Slideshow
Certificate of Accreditation for Continuing Judicial Education
Certificate of Accreditation for Continuing Legal Education
Certification Materials
Required and Recommended Best Practices for Certification – Adult Drug Court
Problem-Solving Court Certification Program Adult Drug Court Application