Information on Travis County S.H.O.R.T Program

Information on the Travis County S.H.O.R.T. program. The S.H.O.R.T. program is similar in many respects to PC 1000 in California. It gives defendants the chance to complete a drug treatment program and earn a dismissal of a conviction. It is a win win in that it gets those who need it treatment, it gives offenders a second chance, it saves tax payers money, and allows some relieve in jail over crowding.

S.H.O.R.T. Program
205 West 9th St.
Suite 500
Austin, TX. 78701
PH:(512) 854-4646
FAX:(512) 854-4643

"A Chance to Change"

S.H.O.R.T. (System of Healthy Options for Release and Transition)

The Drug Diversion Court is a year long program for defendants who have been arrested with Felony Possession of Controlled substance offenses.

Program Mission is to:

Reduce the impact of crime on individuals, families, law enforcement criminal courts and the community.

Effective reduction in the abuse of controlled substance in Travis County through:

• Effective court interventions
• Law enforcement support
• Outreach Services
• Treatment linkages
• Educational Case Management


The Travis County Drug Diversion Court....
Gives the judge an active role in case planning, treatment referrals and court sanctions;

Relies on frequent drug screening (urinalysis) to promote the self-responsibility for becoming and remaining drug/alcohol free;
Offers a broad array of treatment referrals and in-house alcohol and drug education classes;

Dismisses drug charges when the client successfully completes the SHORT Program.