In Dare County Recovery Court, Judge Robert Trivette wants to focus on fighting recidivism

Assistant District Attorney Amber Younce and Judge Robert Trivette of the Dare County Recovery Court.

Aaron Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

When Superior Court Judge Jerry Tillett retired on May 1, District Court Judge Robert Trivette took on the role of presiding over Dare County Drug Recovery Court, a program that began operating here in 2019.

Recovery Court allows some people with substance abuse problems who are charged with or convicted of victimless crimes to avoid incarceration if they follow a drug treatment, testing and monitoring program.

Working with a team that includes a care coordinator, an assistant district attorney, a defense attorney, probation officers, and a mental health profe

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