Removing Barriers, Providing Alternatives for Substance Use First Offenders
Our court services team assists people with drug and alcohol offenses and helps them navigate the court system.
Under guidelines provided by the District Attorney, SouthLight Healthcare provides substance use assessment and education for clients charged with drug & alcohol offenses, enabling clients to receive a dismissal of their charges as opposed to traditional prosecution. SouthLight's Court Services Team serves more than 4,600 people each year.
Questions about Court Services?
Email:
judicialservices@southlight.org
For questions about other SouthLight services not related to court services:
919-787-6131
SouthLight manages one of the largest Pre-Trial Diversion programs in North Carolina. We have been a trusted resource for the District Attorney’s office, local attorneys and clients in need for over 30 years, and we are committed to creating safer, healthier communities for the citizens of Wake County and Johnston County.
SouthLight no longer provides DWI services.
Court Date Information
You can obtain your court date by clicking here. You will need this date to register for online classes. If you can’t find your court date/case number on the website, then you will need to contact:
Clerk of Courts Wake County Clerk of Court: Wake County Justice Center, Clerk of Court’s office is on the 1st floor, Room 1000 300 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Clerk of Superior Court's address is 207 E Johnston St #209, Smithfield, NC 27577.
Phone number: 919-209-5400.
Substance Use/Mental Health Assessments
If you were required to have a Substance Use/Mental Health Assessment per the Deferral Agreement that you signed in court, you can pay the $100 fee online and a counselor will contact you within four business days to schedule your appointment.
Court Deferral Classes
The 15-hour First Offender Program is conducted online. Click below to learn more, register, and pay the $258 class fee.
If you miss three or more class sessions, a $35 rescheduling fee is required to register for another program option.
We no longer provide DWI or family court assessments.
