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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/75f16971-33ae-4e52-ae02-59da48c782f3/135b97c9-84fa-4e82-b956-0fbccec4aa1f/2019-Duval-FTC-Handbook-(2).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. • The services through FTC include services/tasks that you are required to complete as part of your case plan. • Eligibility for acceptance into FTC shall be made upon determination that you meet the established clinical, legal, and suitability requirements for FTC as determined by the FTC team. • Approval for graduation from the program shall be determined by the FTC judge/magistrate with input from the FTC team. • You must obey all court orders and rules/regulations regarding weapons. • There is always the potential that treatment you receive by another person or this program may not be perceived by you as either fair or appropriate. • Complaints and grievances will be investigated and you will be notified of the outcome within 10 business days. • As a FTC participant, you will be required to appear in FTC on a regular basis and are required to remain present for the entire court session. • Report as required and/or requested for drug/alcohol testing. • You will be sanctioned for providing or attempting to provide a dilute, adulterated, or substituted urine specimen. • You must provide a minimum amount of urine to be tested. • Do not use or possess any drugs or alcohol. • Sobriety is the primary focus of this program. • Maintaining a drug free lifestyle is very important in the recovery process. • You are prohibited from using or possessing any unapproved legal or illegal drugs and/or alcohol (in any form). • Medications identified as habit forming, having abuse potential, harmful to your recovery, or conflict with testing include, but may not be limited to: • Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulates (e.g. • If you cannot appear in court as scheduled, you must notify your • You must communicate with your FTC case manager ahead of time so that you are not considered as a “no show”. • 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 FTC case manager within twenty-four (24) hours of release. • If take home narcotic/addictive medications are determined to be medically necessary for your recovery, • The following are the most commonly abused over-the-counter medications. • Cold and cough medicines, especially OTC cold and cough medicines that contain large amounts of alcohol or the chemical dextromethorphan (DXM). • Pain relievers, OTC 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 OTC 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 FTC. • You must be alert to ingredients in OTC drugs to ensure you are properly using the medication and to prevent potential relapse. • Avoid inappropriate places. • You may not work or visit places where alcohol is the primary item being dispensed, sold, or marketed. • You may not work or visit places where illegal drugs are the primary item being dispensed, sold, or marketed. • Attend all treatment sessions. • This includes individual and group counseling sessions, mental health appointments, educational sessions, and sober-support meetings. • If you are unable to attend a scheduled session/appointment, you must contact your treatment provider/ counselor. • Failure to attend treatment or missing scheduled appointments will result in sanctions or may result in termination from the FTC. • All of the sessions are scheduled in advance so that you will be able to make arrangements with your employer and/or arrange for childcare. • It is recommended that you exchange phone numbers with other group members in case you need transportation to or from group sessions. • Be on time. • If you are late for court sessions, 12-Step/sober-support meetings, mental health appointments, educational sessions, and/or group/individual treatment sessions, you may not be allowed to attend and will be considered non-compliant. • You should contact your FTC case manager if there is a possibility you will be late or have an emergency that will cause you to miss your court appearance. • You should contact your assigned provider/counselor if there is a possibility you may be late or have an emergency that will cause you to miss your group/individual treatment session. • You must leave a voicemail or send an email/text message in the event you cannot reach your FTC case manager or provider/counselor. • Claiming illness and/or transportation problems without substantiating such claim will not automatically permit you to miss your scheduled appointments. • It is your responsibility to be present and to be on time. • FTC understands that life goes on while you are participating in the program and that there may be times when you cannot appear on time for a program obligation/service. • You must communicate ahead of time so that you are not considered as a “no show”. • Do not make threats toward other participants or staff or behave in a violent manner. • You may not possess any firearms or weapons on your person or in your home or vehicle, while involved in this program for the safety of yourself and court personnel. • All cell phones and/or electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom and at treatment sessions. • Such behavior shall be documented and reported to the FTC team and considered as a missed treatment session. • When appearing for random drug/alcohol testing, you are to sign-in, sit quietly, and wait for your name to be called to begin the specimen collection process. • All cell phones and/or electronic devices must be turned off when waiting in the lobby for this purpose. • You are permitted to wait in the hallway outside of the lobby entrance if electronic devices must be used. • These obligations are over and above any court ordered community service you are required to complete as a sanction for program non-compliance. • This project is over and above any court ordered community service you are required to complete as a sanction for program non-compliance and is over and above any required community service obligations issued by the FTC judge/magistrate. • Community service projects must meet the following requirements: comprised of at least 8 hours, provable/verifiable through photos and letters, no personal or monetary gain, and not connected to your friends or family. • Once you have determined what you wish to do for your community service project, you must submit your plan in writing to your case manager. • Once you have completed your community service project, you must prepare a photo board/presentation board of photos and/or letters or documentation which reflects what was accomplished. • This photo board/presentation board shall be submitted to your case manager and you may be required to present it in court. -- 12 of 24 -- • This is why we ask you to begin applying for those vital documents if you do not already have them in your possession. • The child/children must be physically and emotionally safe and must not be exposed to physical or verbal actions that would be too stressful and/or emotionally upsetting. • If medication is required to adequately treat your condition, your physician will need to consult with the FTC team so that you are provided with approved medication. • Recovery or other sober-support meetings is required throughout FTC. • You must provide proof of having attended the required number of meetings at each court appearance. • This form must be signed by the meeting CHAIRPERSON at each meeting you attended. • DO NOT attempt to submit falsified ‘fake’ meeting attendance slips to the court as you will be sanctioned. -- 14 of 24 -- • However, do not expect to be approved to phase up if you: • Are not compliant with your treatment provider (attendance and participation). • Are receiving a sanction on the day you would otherwise be eligible to phase up. • Have not completed a sanction that was ordered during your current phase. • Have not been communicating or participating in services with your FTC case manager. • Are disrespectful toward FTC and/or FTC staff. • Are requesting to phase up on a day that FTC court hearings are not being held or on a day that you are not scheduled to appear. • Phase-ups/Graduations will take place on the earliest available court date after eligibility has been reached.
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.