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40 verbatim requirements from Handbook (pdf).
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/getContentAsset/de4a3099-4d8c-4c2e-bfb6-addd1d4d3e77/135b97c9-84fa-4e82-b956-0fbccec4aa1f/2017-Duval-JDC-Handbook.pdf?language=en, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • You are required to read and abide by all rules and procedures outlined in this handbook and are encouraged to share this handbook with family and friends. • You are required to be enrolled in or actively pursuing enrollment into school/educational programs and/or employment. • Eligibility for acceptance into the program shall be made upon determination that you meet the established clinical, legal, and suitability requirements for JDC as determined by the JDC team. • However, once you enter JDC you may not elect to voluntarily withdraw. • While in JDC you will be supervised by a case manager and must comply with specific terms and conditions. • You were not acting like a child when you made these choices so do not expect to be treated like a child in JDC. • If you have entered the program with private counsel, court appointed counsel familiar with the program shall automatically represent you unless you specifically request otherwise and your private counsel has agreed to appear as required. • If you were sentenced to complete JDC as a condition of probation you must complete and graduate from JDC in order to fully comply with your sentence. • Approval for graduation from the program shall be determined by the JDC judge with input from the JDC team. • Before graduating from JDC, you must complete a Program Exit Survey. • You must remember at all times that while JDC may be a different type of court, it is still court. • If you cannot appear in court as scheduled, you must notify your case manager as soon as possible to explain why you cannot appear. • You must communicate with your case manager ahead of time so that you are not considered as a “no show” or an “absconder” from the JDC program. • You may also be directed to test at any time during JDC participation by any JDC team member. -- 6 of 23 -- 6 o You must contact the Drug Testing Color Line 7 days a week by calling (904) 255-1050. It is your responsibility to listen to each recorded message in its entirety and report as directed. The Drug Testing Color Line is automatically updated each morning at 6:00am. • It is highly recommended that you call the color line no later than 10:00am to find out whether or not your color was called. o If reporting Monday-Friday, you shall report to the Duval County Courthouse, room 2321 (2nd floor) for testing when your color is called. • You must report between the hours of 8:00am- 5:00pm unless otherwise instructed. You are to sign in, be seated and be prepared to wait up to 30 minutes when reporting for testing. o Testing that occurs on weekends and/or holidays will have reduced hours for reporting and will take place at an alternate location. • You must pay attention to the recording on weekends/holidays to ensure that you report as required. Calling the Drug Testing Color Line after the reporting time has ended on weekend/holidays will not be accepted as a reason for a missed test. o In the event of a missed test, you are required to report for testing by 9:00am the next day at the • Tampering with any drug/alcohol test will also be deemed a positive test which may result in a new arrest/criminal charge and may result in termination from the program (this includes flushing, diluting, using someone else’s urine, etc.). o When providing a urine specimen, you must provide a minimum amount of urine to be tested. • It is recommended that you do not consume more than one (1) cup of fluids in the hour leading up to providing a urine specimen. • Do not use or possess any drugs or alcohol. o Sobriety is the primary focus of this program. • Oxycodone, Tylenol 3, Vicodin,). Medication Assisted Treatment programs are permitted if deemed medically necessary and monitored pursuant to JDC policies. o You are prohibited from purchasing, filling a prescription for, possessing, or using any prescribed and/or over the counter drugs/medications without obtaining approval from JDC prior to purchasing or ingesting. You must maintain compliance with all approved medications. o If you must seek medical attention, you are required to inform the physician that you are in a drug/alcohol treatment program and cannot be prescribed narcotic/addictive medications as take home medications. • Medications provided by physicians in an inpatient/supervised setting (ER visit, hospital stay, office administered) are at the discretion of the physician. You must submit copies of all medical documentation to the JDC case manager within twenty-four (24) hours of release. If take home narcotic/addictive medications are determined to be medically necessary for your recovery, JDC will monitor your usage of such medications for the expected duration of use and will suspend all JDC participation/progress during such time. o You are strictly prohibited from using or possessing any and all “synthetic” or “designer drugs/stimulants” that can be purchased legally or illegally. • The following are the most commonly abused over-the-counter medications: Cold and cough medicines, especially over-the-counter cold and cough medicines that contain large amounts of alcohol or the chemical dextromethorphan (DXM). Pain relievers, over-the-counter pain relievers that contain acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be toxic when taken too frequently or in larger-than-recommended doses. Diet pills and various types of over-the-counter diet medications may be abused for their stimulating effects, as well as their ability to suppress appetite. Homeopathic preparations, vitamins and other supplements may be used to alter drug testing and must be approved before use while in JDC. o You must be alert to ingredients in OTC drugs to ensure you are properly using the medication and to prevent potential relapse. • Remain in County of residence. o You are required to remain in the county in which you reside. • JDC is a privilege, not a right, and offers you an opportunity to receive help so that you do not end up back in jail. • Avoid inappropriate places. o You may not work or visit places where alcohol is the primary item being dispensed, sold or marketed. o You may not work or visit places where illegal drugs are the primary item being dispensed, sold or marketed. • If you are unable to attend a scheduled session/appointment, you must contact your treatment counselor. • Submit required assignments to the court. o You must bring school progress reports, community service forms and any other assignments requested by the judge or case manager to each court appearance. • Parents (guardians) and/or adult relatives must attend your scheduled court sessions. o Your participation in JDC involves your parent and/or guardian on a regular basis. • Your parent and/or guardian must agree to participate with you and will be expected to follow certain rules and complete certain tasks. • You must communicate ahead of time so that you are not considered as a “no show” or an “absconder” from the JDC program. • Transportation Services. o Transportation services will be available to those participants who do not have any available transportation options. • You must request and set up these services with your treatment provider at your first court appearance. o You must be in place when the van arrives to pick you up. • The van will not wait for you and you will either have to obtain your own transportation or have an unexcused absence. o If you are scheduled to receive transportation services to any JDC service/activity and need to cancel this service, you must make contact with your treatment counselor via phone, text message or email by 1:00pm on the day of your appointment to ensure that travel plans are cancelled. o If you have three (3) missed scheduled transportation services (including failing to call to cancel), the treatment team will staff your continued access to this service and you may be removed from the transportation list permanently and be required to obtain your own transportation to all JDC activities. o You must behave appropriately when receiving transportation. • Do not make threats toward other participants or staff or behave in a violent manner. o Violent or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will be reported to the Court. • No weapons. o You may not possess any firearms or weapons on your person or in your home or vehicle. • Such behavior shall be documented and reported to the JDC team and considered as a missed treatment session. • Shoes must be worn at all times. All electronic devices brought to treatment sessions are to be turned in to your counselor and will be kept until the end of the session. • You must be present for the entire session. There is one (1) bathroom break per person permitted. • Bathroom breaks are limited to 3 minutes and must be taken one (1) person at a time.
You are required to read and abide by all rules and procedures outlined in this handbook and are encouraged to share this handbook with family and friends.
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Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
Judge Alijewicz requires every motion for attorney's fees and/or costs to attach a document detailing time records — no records, no fee award.
Judge Corlew bars informal contact: every communication with the Court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, with copies furnished to all parties — and no calls to the JA to schedule or cancel UMC.