C.A.R.E. Program
(Court Assisted Recovery & Education)

A smiling man in a black judge’s robe and striped tie stands in front of an American flag.

Judge Daniel G. Padden

About the C.A.R.E. Program
(Court Assisted Recovery & Education)

Common Pleas Drug Court Program provides non-violent, chemically-dependent offenders and persons who have a high likelihood of becoming dependent with the necessary tools and life skills to live drug and alcohol free lives.

Contacts

The Guernsey County Common Pleas Adult Probation Department is the head office in charge of the C.A.R.E. Program underneath the supervision of the Judge.

“In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.”

– Albert Einstein

Common Pleas Court Quick Links

Criminal Division

Includes felony criminal cases where the possible penalty is over 1 year in prison and a $1,000 fine.

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Civil Division

Civil cases include personal injury and medical malpractice cases, employment & contract disputes, and more.

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C.A.R.E.

Provides non-violent, chemically-dependent offenders with the tools and life skills to live drug and alcohol free lives.

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Jury Service

Serving on a jury is one of the oldest, most direct forms of citizenship participation in the judicial system.

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Domestic Relations

Hears cases including divorce, dissolution, custody, child support & civil protection orders.

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Probate Court

Duties range from the issuing of marriage licenses to overseeing trusts valued in millions of dollars.

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Juvenile Court

Providing the care, protection, and mental & physical development of the children subject to our jurisdiction

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Juvenile Probation

Facilitating and participating in many programs to encourage growth and provide support to juveniles.

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