The purpose of the Bexar County Felony Drug Court (BCFDC) program is to direct eligible, non-violent substance abusers into a complete program of drug treatment and rehabilitation services.  The goal of the program is to break the cycle of drugs and crime by substituting jail or prison with an effective treatment alternative.  The Drug Court changes the way non-violent drug addicted defendants are handled.  The Drug Court treats the participants for the addiction, which is usually the reason for their involvement within the criminal justice system.

The Drug Court is built upon a unique partnership between the criminal justice system and the drug treatment community.  However, it also includes the personal involvement of the drug court judge.