Innovation in Prosecution

The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to researching and implementing innovative prosecution strategies that reflect best practices in order to keep our community safe.

Our office works with the court system, law enforcement agencies, and social service providers to hold defendants accountable while utilizing programs aimed at reducing recidivism.

Treatment Courts

The Clay County Prosecutor's Office is fully dedicated to promoting public safety and the health of our community by fostering programs that work alongside the court system.

Clay County Missouri Treatment Court Programs are dedicated to providing treatment, support, and accountability to participants, so they can overcome substance abuse, mental health issues, and other barriers preventing them from being productive members of our community. These programs strive to reduce drug and alcohol abuse, improve mental health, lower the rate of repeat offenses, and alleviate the financial burden on the community these issues cause.

The Clay County Circuit Court is proud to offer a range of programs, including Drug Court, Veterans Court, Mental Health Court, and DWI Court. These programs demonstrate the Court's and our commitment to supporting the community and helping individuals overcome personal challenges to living happy, productive lives.

For additional information please call Clay County Treatment Court at 816-407-3969 go to circuit7.net/treatmentcourt

Drug Court

Substance abuse and addiction are serious issues affecting our State and our County. In certain cases, the Clay County Drug Court can be the most effective way to address the problem, protect our community and keep someone from reoffending in the future.

Clay County Drug Court works collaboratively with community partners to provide a sobriety-based program consisting of intensive supervision, substance abuse treatment, and other supportive services to drug-related felony offenders. The goal is reducing crime, assisting participants with their continued recovery, and keeping the community safe.

For more information about Drug Court please contact the Clay County Treatment Court at 816-407-3969 or visit circuit7.net/treatmentcourt

Veterans Court

The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office recognizes the service veterans have provided to our country and is proud to be a part of the Veteran’s Treatment Program.

The mission of the program is to offer treatment and services in a setting of accountability. The program addresses issues of substance abuse, mental health, and other barriers to leading law abiding, productive lives within our community. Clay County Veterans’ Court works to reduce drug and alcohol abuse, improve mental health, and lower recidivism rates so that Clay County is a safer place. The program provides comprehensive treatment services and helps our veterans regain their place within the country they have defended.

For more information about Veterans Court please contact the Clay County Treatment Court at 816-407-3969 or visit circuit7.net/treatmentcourt

Mental Health Court

Mental health is a serious problem in the United States and in Clay County. Sending someone with a mental health issue to prison is not always the best solution to crime prevention or to keep someone from reoffending in the future.

Clay County Mental Health Court is a collaborative, problem-solving court designed to promote public safety and reduce recidivism among mentally ill offenders through an intensive program of evaluation, treatment and frequent monitoring of compliance.

For more information about Mental Health Court please contact the Clay County Treatment Court at 816-407-3969 or visit circuit7.net/treatmentcourt

DWI Court

The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to the safety of our roads and is proud to be a part of the Clay County DWI Court program. The program reduces repeat DWI offenses, improves public safety and reduces community costs caused by these offenses. Evidence-based treatment, judicial monitoring, and intensive supervision are used so participants become responsible and accountable citizens.

The underlying goal is to change participants’ behavior by identifying and treating their alcohol misuse problems and by holding them accountable for their actions. The DWI Court assists a process of change and transformation leading to a life of recovery. Recovery is a process that begins with sobriety and encompasses positive change in the following areas of one’s life: physical, mental, emotional, and social.

For more information about DWI court please contact the Clay County Treatment Court at 816-407-3969 or visit circuit7.net/treatmentcourt