History

The MADCP began in 1997 after three organizational meetings of drug court practitioners and administrative staff. The first Board was selected by this group. Judge Marco Roldan (who was the first drug court Commission in Jackson County) was the first Board President. He led the way by drafting the articles of incorporation and a draft of the MADCP by-laws. The Board's first action was to assist the field through education. This led to the first drug court conference held in January 1999. Each year the MADCP conference is attended by over 400 practioners from all over the state of Missouri. MADCP  advocates for Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, Family Drug Courts and Mental Health Courts. The Board is compromised of a representation of drug court practitioners in all areas of the State.