23rd District Judicial Advocates, Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. William Lockert III |
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| pdtn23@aol.com | |
| Term Start | January 1999 |
| William's Experience: Jake Lockert is a resident of Cheatham County. He is the elected Public Defender for the 23rd Judicial District. Mr. Lockert has served as C.E.O. & President for most of the corporation's existence. He possesses significant knowledge of the criminal justice system and Drug & Alcohol addiction and recovery. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dr. Clay Batts | Drug Court Director/Attorney |
| Mr. Douglas Beecham | DUI Court Director |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 0 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 0 |
| Volunteers | 5 |
| Contractors | 11 |
| Retention Rate | 100% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | No |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | No |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | No |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | No | N/A |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | No | N/A |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities | 2017 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Justice Award - Kevin Batts | Tennessee Supreme Court | 2018 |
| Board of Directors | Tennessee Association of Drug Court Professionals | 2018 |
| Christy Vernon Spirit Award - Doug Beecham | Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals | 2018 |
| Christy Vernon Spirit Award - Rick Taylor | Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals | 2016 |
| Lifesavers Award | Governors Highway Safety Office | 2013 |
| Volunteer Attorney of the Year - Richard Taylor, Drug Cout Team | Tennessee Bar Association | 2017 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Board Members and Recovery Court staff are active in professional organizations. Three Board Members and Recovery Staff members have served on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals. Two Board Members have served as both President and Vice President of the Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals. Two Board members are active in the Tennessee Bar Association. Board Member Richard Taylor was recognized by the Tennessee Bar Association as Volunteer Attorney of the Year for his work in the 23rd District Recovery Court. Board member Kevin Batts has received the Tennessee Supreme Court's Access to Justice Award 2015=2018. |
