Adult Drug Treatment Court
Do you have a drug or alcohol problem? Are you charged with a drug-or alcohol-related crime in Ottawa County? If so, you may be eligible for the 20th Circuit Court Adult Drug Treatment Court (ADTC). The mission of the Ottawa County 20th Circuit ADTC is to eliminate the abuse of alcohol, drugs, and related criminal activity. As the designated defense attorney for the ADTC, Tom Smith is familiar with the procedures common in the ADTC and is able to help steer you through the process.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for ADTC, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be 18 years of age or older;
You must reside in Ottawa County; and
You must be charged with a felony-level or 2-year misdemeanor.
You must be charged with an alcohol-or drug-related crime in Ottawa County.
You are not eligible for ADTC if:
You have prior assaultive felony convictions;
You have been convicted of a criminal sexual conduct crime;
You suffer from a major mental disorder; and
You require chemical treatment for substance abuse.
To be fully eligible for ADTC, you must be convicted of either a drug-or alcohol-related crime, if the crime was committed under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or you committed the crime to obtain drugs or alcohol.
There are four phases to the ADTC, with each lasting approximately four months or 16 months total:
PHASE 1
Establish a payment plan;
Random drug tests 2x a week;
At least 2 PBTs a week plus any random PBTs;
Bi-weekly case-review sessions;
Weekly face-to-face contact with the ADTC Probation Officer (P.O.)
At least 2 random curfew checks a week;
AA/NA attendance at least 3x a week;
Seek or maintain employment, education, or community service;
Curfew (10:00 p.m.); and
Complete Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP).
The objectives for Phase I are 30 days of sobriety, compliance with treatment, obtaining an AA/NA sponsor, going to school/work/community service, and complying with any payment plan.
PHASE 2
Random drug tests 1-2x per week
1 random PBT per week;
Develop and submit a Life Plan;
At least 1 curfew check per week; and
Continue with your education, employment, or community service full time.
The objectives for Phase II are that you must maintain your sponsor, and strive for 60 days sobriety.
PHASE 3
1 random drug test per week;
Case review sessions once a month;
Participants are encouraged to implement their Life Plan;
Curfew checks occur once every 2 weeks; and
You meet with your P.O. every 2 weeks.
The objective for Phase III is a demonstration of using your Life Plan.
PHASE 4
Drug test every 2 weeks;
Complete their Life Plan Short-term goals;
Visit your P.O. once a month;
Complete your GED or comparable test;
Attend AA/NA 2x a week; and
Curfew checks randomly once a month.
The objectives for Phase IV are to pay your fees in full, be sober for 90 days, demonstrate that you are successfully implementing your Life Plan, go 90 days without being arrested or having a probation violation, and complete your GED or comparable test.
PLEA AGREEMENT POLICY
If you successfully complete the ADTC, the prosecutor will agree to the following charge reductions:
Possession of Marijuana 2nd reduced to Possession of Marijuana
1st Delivery of Marijuana reduced to Attempted Delivery of Marijuana
Possession of Cocaine reduced to Attempted Possession of Cocaine
Delivery of Cocaine (<50gr) reduced to Attempted Delivery of Cocaine
Property Crimes reduced to Attempt of Charged Offense
The prosecutor will not offer a reduction on Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 3rd Offense; however, the court will limit jail time to 30 days. All other offenses will be reviewed case by case.
If you are interested in participating in the ADTC, including the Referral form, please visit the ADTC’s website at http://www.co.ottawa.mi.us/CourtsLE/20thCircuit/adultdrug.htm