Better Business Bureau Report for
Clark County Drug Court

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2013


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This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Clark County Drug Court
Address: 501 East Court Avenue
  Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Phone: 812-258-2578
Web Address: www.clarkcountydrugcourt.com
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2003, Indiana
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Clark County Superior Court II Drug Court, Inc. was established to assist the Clark County Drug Treatment Court Program. The Mission Statement of Clark County Drug Treatment Court Program is to facilitate the return of non-violent addicted persons to law-abiding self-sufficient lifestyle.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Clark County Drug Court does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 18: Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy - Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

Clark County Drug Court does not have a privacy policy posted on its website.
Clark County Drug Court meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Clark County Superior Court II Drug Court, Inc. was established to assist the Clark County Drug Treatment Court Program. Clark County Drug Treatment Court Program is an alternative sentencing program for non-violent substance offenders. The program uses court hearings combined with graduated sanctions and incentives to assist offenders in the return to a law-abiding, self-sufficient lifestyle. Participants are required to undergo treatment and counseling as determined by their Individualized Treatment Plan. In addition to staying drug free and committing no new crimes, participants are also required to improve their education and job skills, find employment, secure appropriate houseing, and become more responsible in their family and community.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Clark County Drug Court's program expenses were:

  
Drug Court Services 91,845
Total Program Expenses: $91,845
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Susan Knobel, Clark County Drug Court Director and Chief Probation Officer
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Judge Jerry F. Jacobi
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Clark County Superior Court Judge

Board Size: 10

Paid Staff Size: 0

The agency reports that no CEO salaries are paid from the Clark County Superior Court II Drug Court account.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

The agency's primary source of funding is through grants. The agency also generates revenue from fees charged to Drug Court participants.

In addition, Clark County Drug Court is a Metro United Way member agency.
Fund raising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $117,310, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following financial information is based on Clark County Drug Court's internally produced financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

As indicated above, the Clark County Superior Court II Drug Court, Inc was created to assist the governmental entity, the Clark County Drug Treatment Program, with fund raising and grants. Revenues and expenses reported below include total revenues and total expenses for both the Superior Drug Court, Inc and the Drug Treatment Program entities.

The agency files an IRS Form 990-EZ for the Clark County Superior Court II Drug Court, Inc. The 2010 IRS Form 990-EZ shows $34,087 in revenues, $23,620 in expenses, and $64,046 in ending net assets for the Clark County Superior II Drug Court Inc entity.

Source of Funds  
CCADS 40,000
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute 35,975
State reimbursement 27,242
Program income 18,931
RUDS fees collected 17,393
Metro United Way 15,586
Clark County Youth Coalition 15,000
Reimbursement from MUS 13,234
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana 5,000
Gifts and scholarships 3,749
Indiana Judicial Center 2,000
Interest on money market 36
Total Income $194,146


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 74%  Fund Raising: Less than 1%  Administrative: 26% 

Total income   $194,146
  Program expenses $91,845
  Fund raising expenses 608
  Administrative expenses 31,728
 
Total expenses   $124,181
Income in Excess of Expenses   69,965
Beginning net assets   0
Ending net assets   0
Total liabilities   0
Total assets   $0


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