Building your on-site drug testing court lab

A foundation of accountability: building your drug court laboratory

What does it take to set up a successful, onsite Drug Court testing laboratory? John M. Douglas, Coordinator for the State of Mississippi 14th Circuit Drug Court, shares his real-world experience and offers practical tips on how to justify and establish an on-site laboratory from the ground up.

This webinar was recorded on August 12, 2015.

Accurate drug testing is essential to the success of today’s Drug Court programs. Join us for this informative talk to learn the benefits, considerations, and challenges of developing an on-site testing laboratory. John’s talk will be followed by an interactive Q&A session that gives you an opportunity to ask questions and get practical tips for your drug court testing program. Topics include:

  • "The Key Components" as it relates to drug testing
  • Advantages of on-site testing laboratories vs. instant cup tests
  • How to justify and set-up an onsite laboratory


Key learning objectives

By the end of the webinar, you will have a basic understanding of issues that should be taken intoconsideration to set up an on-site drug testing laboratory.

Who should attend

  • Judges
  • Drug Court Coordinators
  • Drug Testing Personnel
  • Case Managers
  • Probation/Parole Officers
  • Treatment Providers
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Speaker: John M. Douglas, Coordinator, State of Mississippi 14th Circuit Drug Court

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