7 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Hernando County Adult Drug Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25.
Fifth Judicial Circuit (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.circuit5.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hernando-drug-court-brochure.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Participants are required to attend counseling and community/peer support meetings (AA/NA/Smart Recovery etc.) three times per week. • Drug testing is provided on a random and frequent basis; and the participant is required to attend a • Random and frequent drug testing continues, and participants must meet attendance goals prior to progressing to the next level. • Status Hearings is required, as well as attendance and participation at community/peer support meetings such as Narcotics • Regular participation is required during this phase in group or individual counseling, depending on the individual’s needs, as demonstrated by the treatment plan. • Group counseling shall be required a minimum of once per week, with regular random urine drug screenings. • The aftercare program is a separate phase that will be tailored to the specific needs of the participant, when it is required. -- 2 of 3 -- -- 3 of 3 --
Participants are required to attend counseling and community/peer support meetings (AA/NA/Smart Recovery etc.) three times per week.
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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.