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34 verbatim requirements from document (unlisted) [unlisted] drugcourt_handbook_collier.
20th Judicial Circuit. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
• It is a post-adjudication program, meaning all defendants who enter the program must enter a plea and be sentenced into the program as a special condition of probation. • However, once an individual has been sentenced, they may not voluntarily withdraw from the program without facing a violation of probation. • The first half of the program consists of 5 In-Court phases, totaling a minimum of 12 months, which is then followed by at least 6 months of Aftercare. • Each case will be considered on an individual basis, and your case may include circumstances that would permit your entry to the program. • 18 years of age or older • Resident of Collier County, or willing to reside in Collier County for the duration of the drug court program (minimum of 18 months) o Transfers to or from another Florida county may be possible, and are determined on a case-by-case basis • Legally appropriate as determined by the state attorney o Charged with one or more felony charges of the 2nd or 3rd degree ▪ Charge(s) must not be a sexual or sexually-motivated offense ▪ Charge(s) must not include sale or trafficking of controlled substance o Must score to 60 points or fewer on scoresheet • Clinically appropriate as determined by the treatment provider o Must undergo a clinical screening to verify a substance use disorder o Must then undergo a clinical assessment to verify need for intensive substance use treatment and capability to complete program. • You must fully participate and comply with all treatment requirements in your treatment plan. • The following guidelines apply to both the courtroom and all treatment settings: ✓ DO arrive 10 minutes early ✓ DO use the restroom beforehand ✓ DO address the Judge, Bailiffs, Attorneys, Court Staff & Treatment Staff with respect ✓ DO wear appropriate attire ✓ DO be respectful and quiet DO NOT bring cell phones or any other electronic devices DO NOT leave until you are dismissed DO NOT talk while treatment or court is in session DO NOT bring food, drinks, or chew gum DO NOT use profane language DO NOT sleep DO NOT wear inappropriate attire • PROPER COURTROOM & TREATMENT ATTIRE • Men are required to wear shoes with socks; long pants with a belt; and a collared shirt tucked in. • Women are required to wear shoes with socks or sandals; • You are responsible for contacting both treatment and probation as instructed to find out if you are required to test that day. • This information is provided so that you do not unintentionally or intentionally provide a diluted or adulterated sample. • All medication must be coordinated between your prescribing physician and your Case Manager and must be FDA approved. • Psychotropic medications must be prescribed by a psychiatric specialist (ARNP, PsyD, MD). • For this reason, you must immediately inform your Case Manager of any over-the-counter or prescribed medications that you are currently taking. • You must immediately inform your Case Manager of all doctor visits, dental visits, emergency room visits, scheduled surgeries, post-operative care, and all other medical appointments. • You must inform your case manager of any vitamins or dietary supplements you are taking. • If you work with chemicals, you must speak with your probation officer and case manager. • However, you must strictly follow all instructions given to you in order to ensure that your use of that medication is proper and lawful. • You must be at your registered residence during curfew hours. • If you need a curfew extension for employment purposes, you must follow probation’s instructions and obtain permission from probation in advance. • You must follow all of probation’s instructions for requests to travel. • If you are not working, you must be a full-time student or be performing community service hours in place of the required number of employment hours. • You are required to attend all scheduled treatment sessions, meetings, court appearances, and scheduled events. • If you are unable to attend an event, you must contact treatment and/or probation immediately. • In order to be excused from an event, you must appropriately and timely contact treatment and/or probation upon becoming aware of your inability to attend an event. • If you are going to be late, you must contact treatment and/or your probation officer immediately. • You are required to keep complying with all the terms of your treatment plan and the rules of probation and Drug Court during this time. • However, the participant must be advised that any information that he or she shares in the course of screening, assessment, or treatment, which implicates the safety of another person, may be used in an investigation and/or prosecution against the participant. • The confidentiality protections do not extend to past or present forcible felonies, firearm offenses, or crimes involving children. • Do Not Use or Possess Any Drugs, Alcohol, or Mind-Altering Substances • Do not compare your treatment plan to another participant’s. • You must follow and fully comply with all instructions from your probation officer. • You are required to attend all treatment sessions, meetings, court appearances, and scheduled events. • If you are unable to attend anything, you must contact treatment and/or your probation officer immediately. • For example, you must not drive unless you are properly licensed, registered, and insured, and you must obey speed limits, stop signs, and all rules for safe operation of a vehicle. • You may not communicate or interact in any way with someone whom you know to be engaged in criminal behavior.
It is a post-adjudication program, meaning all defendants who enter the program must enter a plea and be sentenced into the program as a special condition of probation.
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9 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1997-10.
6 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1997-13.