Kentucky Specialty Courts has announced that the Drug Court program serving Caldwell, Livingston, Lyon, and Trigg counties has earned certification for meeting best practice standards aimed at supporting participant recovery and success.
In a written statement, 56th Judicial District Judge Brandon Knoth, who volunteers to serve Drug Court, said the certification recognizes the Caldwell, Livingston, Lyon, and Trigg Counties Drug Court’s dedication to accountability, public safety, and evidence-based practices in helping individuals with substance use disorders find long-term recovery and stability.
Judge Knoth also noted that the certification demonstrates the commitment of everyone involved in the court teams, including judges, case managers, treatment providers, and law enforcement partners. He emphasized that by working together, they are making a meaningful impact in breaking the cycle of addiction and crime.
The Caldwell, Livingston, Lyon, and Trigg counties program was evaluated in 2025 and certified for three years, based on the standards established in Kentucky Supreme Court Administrative Order 2022-50.
Kentucky Specialty Courts began its certification efforts in 2023 after the Supreme Court adopted amended rules in a Supreme Court order. The certification process is overseen by the Certification Advisory Committee, which is led by the chief justice and includes 11 members.
Other Kentucky Drug Court programs that have received certification serve the jurisdictions of Breathitt, Campbell, Clark, Daviess, Fayette, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Martin, McCracken, Oldham, Perry, Powell, Trimble and Wolfe counties.
Specialty Courts staff are continuing to work with Courts throughout the commonwealth in their efforts to achieve certification. The ultimate goal is for every Drug Court program in Kentucky to become certified and for the state to earn national recognition for its certification process.
