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40 verbatim requirements from Clay County Adult Drug Court Handbook (pdf).
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/getContentAsset/63011748-d242-4cce-9bf0-c3b32a3e36a7/135b97c9-84fa-4e82-b956-0fbccec4aa1f/Clay-ADC-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. • Eligibility for acceptance into the program shall be made upon determination that you meet the established clinical, legal, and suitability requirements for ADC as determined by the ADC team. • However, once you enter ADC you may not elect to voluntarily withdraw. • Department of Corrections, either under pre-trial intervention supervision or formal probation supervision, and must comply with specific terms and conditions. • 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 ADC as a condition of probation or in lieu of prison, you must complete and graduate from ADC in order to fully comply with your sentence. • Approval for graduation from the program shall be determined by the ADC judge with input from the ADC team. • Before graduating from ADC, you must complete a Program Exit Survey. • If you cannot appear in court as scheduled, you must notify your probation officer or case manager as soon as possible to explain why you cannot appear. • You must communicate with your case manager and probation officer ahead of time so that you are not considered as a “no show” or an “absconder” from the ADC program. • You may also be directed to test at any time during ADC participation by any ADC team member. o You must contact the Drug Testing Color Line 7 days a week by calling (904) 255-2444. It is your responsibility to listen to each recorded message in its entirety and report as directed. -- 6 of 24 -- 6 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 Clay Behavioral Health Center, located at 2141 • You must report between the hours of 8:00am-5:15 pm 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. • 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 business day at Clay Behavioral Health Center, located at 2141 Loch Rane Blvd, Suite 120, Orange Park • 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 ADC 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 ADC 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 ADC case manager within twenty-four (24) hours of release. If take home narcotic/addictive medications are determined to be medically necessary for your recovery, ADC will monitor your usage of such medications for the expected duration of use and will suspend all ADC 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). -- 8 of 24 -- 8 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 ADC. o You must be alert to ingredients in OTC drugs to ensure you are properly using the medication and to prevent potential relapse. • Report to Probation Officer as directed. o You must report to a probation officer (PO) during the first week of each month. • You must be prepared to provide a urine sample at each visit. • Failure to report as required to a probation officer or failing to attend a schedule appointment/visit may result in sanctions and/or fines. You must provide 24 hour notice of any cancelled probation appointment. You must leave a voicemail or send an email/text message if you cannot reach your PO. You must inform your PO of any change of address prior to changing locations. You must inform your PO when you gain and/or change employment. You must receive permission from a PO to leave Clay County (for day travel only). Overnight travel requires submission of a travel form and approval from ADC. o You are subject to a search of your person, possessions, residence, and vehicle as determined by the PO (if applicable) or by any member of the ADC team. ADC conducts random searches in addition to planned searches. • Remain in County of residence. o You are required to remain in the county in which you reside. • 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 provider/counselor. • Be on time. o 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 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 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. • You must communicate ahead of time so that you are not considered as a “no show” or an “absconder” from the ADC program. • 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. • All cell phones and/or electronic -- 10 of 24 -- 10 devices must be turned off in the courtroom and at treatment sessions. • Such behavior shall be documented and reported to the ADC team and considered as a missed treatment session. o 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. • Do not engage in and/or commit any new criminal offenses. o Warrants and/or new arrests could result in termination from ADC. • If you would like to obtain and/or regain a driver’s license you must let the treatment team know and the treatment team will see what assistance can be provided once you have demonstrated progress in ADC. • Active users, known felons, and individuals on probation shall be discussed with your case manager and PO, prior to associating with such individuals. • You must maintain weekly contact with your case manager, by phone and through in-person visits. • You must satisfy program related fees and cost prior to completion. o ADC has “participant fees” that are assessed to offset the cost of treatment services. • If your case is returned to the criminal division for prosecution, you may not be entitled to credit for any program violation jail time served while in ADC. o You will undergo a review of progress after six (6) months of participation in ADC to determine if the level of participation is meeting expectations. o The rules in this handbook apply to all facilities, treatment providers and/or housing programs.
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.