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39 verbatim mandatory provisions from Drug Court.
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Check the order's own effective and rescission dates before relying on it. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
• (Note: if your case also includes a DUI charge, that charge is NOT eligible for PTI diversion, and it must be disposed of prior to your signing of a PTI contract. • If you have a non-compliance and receive a sanction, you must appear at the next Drug Court hearing for a Status Hearing for sanction compliance. • Sobriety is the primary focus of this program. • Medical marijuana use is NOT allowed in the program. • You must notify your treatment team if you are taking any prescription, over-the-counter medications, or any supplements or alternatives typically found in health food stores. • You may not take medications prescribed to others. • You may not enter any establishments whose primary purpose is to sell or serve alcoholic beverages. • You must disclose to any doctor, prior to them prescribing medication, that you are a participant in Drug Court. • You may not take any narcotic without a doctor’s note stating that it is medically necessary, and no non-narcotic alternative is available. • If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, you must contact your treatment provider prior to the missed session. • You must notify your PO prior to any change in residence or employment. • You must also receive permission from your probation officer if you would like to travel outside the county. 5. • You must follow the drug test line instructions and call every day before 7:00 am, including weekends. 6. • If you are late for a counseling session, you may not be allowed to attend that session, and you will be considered non-compliant and receive a sanction. • Additionally, you may not possess any firearms or ammunition while in Drug Court. 8. • Additionally, you must also respect and maintain the confidentiality of others who are participating in the program. • Additionally, you must maintain the confidentiality of others in your group counseling. • Treatment Phases Each phase consists of specific requirements that you must complete successfully to advance to the next phase. • Orientation, Assessment and Drug Education (approximately 30 – 45 days) • Complete intake and orientation with your PTI DOC officer • Complete treatment intake and substance abuse evaluation. • Attend 2 group therapy sessions per week. • Attend 1 individual session per month or as directed. • Assignment of a peer recovery specialist. • Attend self-help sessions (NA/AA) as instructed by your treatment provider. • Random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Attend all court hearings. • Eligibility to move to Phase 2: must be in compliance, at least 2-3 clean drug tests, and a recommendation of the Team. • Stabilization/Intensive Treatment (minimum of 12 weeks) • Attend 2 group therapy sessions per week. • Attend one 1 individual session per month or as directed. • Attend monthly meetings with your PTI DOC officer. • Meet with your peer recovery specialist. • Attend self-help (NA/AA) sessions as directed by your treatment provider. • Complete HIV, anger management and parenting classes as directed. • Random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Attend court hearings as directed. • Complete community services hours as directed. • Eligibility to move to Phase 3: must be in compliance, above requirements completed, at least 60 days clean, and recommendation of the Team. • Relapse Prevention (minimum 12 weeks) • Attend 1 group therapy session per week. • Attend 1 individual session per month or as directed. • Attend monthly meetings with your PTI DOC officer. • Meet with your peer recovery specialist. • Attend self-help (NA/AA) sessions as directed by your treatment provider. • Random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Attend court hearings as directed. • Complete community service hours as directed. • Eligibility to move to Phase 4: must be in compliance, above requirements completed, at least 90 days clean, and recommendation of the Team. • Maintenance and Community Transition (minimum of 8 weeks) • Attend 1 group therapy session bi-weekly. • Attend 1 individual session per month or as directed. • Co-facilitate 1 group therapy session. • Prepare your aftercare plan. • Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of recovery principles. • Meet with a peer recovery specialist to prepare your support plan. • Identify and obtain a NA/AA sponsor (if needed) • Random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Meet with your PTI DOC officer for check-in and make sure all financial obligations are paid in full. • Completion of 50 hours of community service. • Complete your exit packet and personal journey essay. • Eligibility for graduation: must be in compliance, all requirements completed, all fees and fines paid in full, and at least 90 consecutive days clean, with a recommendation of the Team. • Every participant in the Drug Court program is required to perform 50 hours of community service. • You will be required to complete approximately 8 hours per month, with all 50 hours being completed thirty (30) days prior to your termination date. • Every participant is required to attend and complete the following courses as part of your drug education curriculum. • HIV Awareness & Prevention • Parenting • Anger management • Adult education or GED classes, if necessary Incentives Incentives can be recommended by the Drug Court team and granted at the Drug Court judge’s discretion to support treatment through positive reinforcement of program accomplishments. Recognition by the judge In court applause and praise Certificates of recognition and/or completion Recreational activities Advancement to the next program phase Called first and released early from court Approval of travel privileges Fishbowl drawings for prizes Gift cards Snacks given during the court session PTI Sanction Schedule Positive drug tests: • Loss of clean time, increased treatment, and may include: • Topic and completion of the essay must be approved by the Drug Court team. • Throughout your participation in the PTI Drug Court Program, you are required to participate in the random drug testing system. • You are required to call the message line 800-494-1250 or login to https://www.drugtestcheck.com/ and input your Personal Identification Number (PIN) every day, including weekends and holidays, to find out if you are required to test that day. • Testing Site(s): 1. • Cocoa, FL 32922. o Testing starts at 8:00 am and your sample must be completed by 12:00 pm. 2. • STEPS (Melbourne) – 1676 West Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901. o Testing starts 1:00 pm and your sample must be completed by 5:00 pm. * Weekends and holiday hours testing are the same at both locations. • If you have an emergency, sick or other extenuating circumstances you must call your treatment provider to advise of the situation and provide verification. • You are expected to provide a fresh, clean, unadulterated, undiluted urine specimen of at least 1 oz (30 ml). • Additionally, your urine specimen must have a temperature reading between 90 -100 degrees. • Each sample is tested for a naturally produced chemical, creatinine, which must be above 20 mg/dL (the same cutoff used in federally regulated programs). • Medications All medications (prescribed, over the counter, alternative and herbal) need to be approved prior to taking them. • You may not use any OTC product for cold, cough etc. that contains alcohol, opiates or amphetamines (see prohibited substance agreement). • Any time you seek treatment, you are required to present the Physician Form, located in your Drug Court folder, to the doctor. • Travel Permits If you wish to leave Brevard County overnight, you must have a pre-approved travel permit. • You must complete the form with all the required information, and have the permit approved and signed by your DOC officer. • If you have tested positive for drugs, or if you are in any other non-compliance status, or if you have been non-compliant within the last thirty (30) days, a permit will not be issued. • If you wish to leave Brevard County for the day, you will not need a written permit, however you must first call your DOC officer. • As with overnight permits, you will not be approved to go out of county if you have tested positive or are in a non-compliance status or have been within the last thirty (30) days. • You must call the drug testing line from wherever you are, and you must be tested at your own expense at a certified testing facility. • The drug test results must be sent by email to the Drug Court manager’s office at jean.bandish@flcourts18.org .
(Note: if your case also includes a DUI charge, that charge is NOT eligible for PTI diversion, and it must be disposed of prior to your signing of a PTI contract.
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4 verbatim requirements on hearings.
2 verbatim requirements on hearing time in LAUREN N. PEFFER's division.