Participation Eligibility

Adults charged with eligible property crimes and other drug-related felonies in King County can choose this alternative program.
Program eligibility criteria are agreed upon by the KCDDC Executive Committee.
Eligibility Criteria can be found here. (Español here - update coming soon.)

How to Transfer a Case into Drug Court

Individuals whose cases have been filed mainstream may ask to have the case reviewed again by the Prosecuting Attorney.
Your attorney can request to transfer your case into KCDDC by filling out the Transfer Request Form.
The KCDDC Prosecutor and Paralegals can be reached by email at: PAODrugCourt@kingcounty.gov.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office can be reached at 206-296-9000.

Participants are able to try-out the program (including full access to resources) before making a decision about “opting in” or taking their case to the mainstream criminal legal system instead. At opt in, participants sign a Waiver and Agreement as a condition of joining.