Background
As one of MADD's core programs, the  Court Monitoring program is a tool to observe the DWI/DUI criminal justice system and create accountability. The program is focused on forming strong strategic alliances with law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, and the defense bar, including public defenders.

In 2002 MADD entered into a partnership with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to change the focus of the program to collect data to identify potential gaps in the prosecution and adjudication process. MADD is also working with John Hopkins University, through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to evaluate the effectiveness of MADD's current program. The final report is due December 2006.

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MADD's Court Monitoring program has three goals:

1. Compile statistics on how DWI/DUI cases are handled;
2. Make those involved in the prosecution and adjudication process aware of public interest about the outcomes of DWI/DUI cases;
3. Report information gathered by the program to relevant entities so the system can be improved.

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Court Monitoring vs. Case Monitoring

• Case Monitoring - Case monitoring is victim-oriented.   A Victim Services Specialist or Advocate focuses on individual cases making this case-specific . The Victim Services Specialist or Advocate assists the family with the court process. 
• Court Monitoring - Court Monitors are trained to observe all aspects of the court system.  Multiple cases are observed by court monitors.