Recidivism Reports

Recidivism is a statutorily mandated performance measure and is defined as re-arrest rates at intervals of 12, 24, and 36 months following program participation (graduates vs. non-completers).

At the statewide level, the 2025 study findings mirror previous recidivism study conclusions. In summary, participants in accountability courts register significantly lower re-arrest rates than matched non-participants across all court types and tested recidivism measures (ARS, 2025).

Reduced recidivism is a primary objective of CACJ, as well as each accountability court type. In fact, accountability courts are required to use evidence-based treatment that is shown to address criminogenic risk factors and reduce recidivism.

CACJ 2025 Recidivism Study Executive Summary 

This executive summary describes the recidivism analysis study and summarizes the statewide re-arrest findings.

Interpreting Recidivism Reports

This is a more detailed summary of the recidivism analysis study and provides instructions on how to appropriately interpret the individual and statewide reports.