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Volusia County Pretrial Services Part 1: Drug Court

Blog 2019 September Volusia County Pretrial Services Part 1: Drug Court
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Volusia County Pretrial Services Part 1: Drug Court

Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak || 9-Sep-2019

Criminal offenses in Florida can lead to serious penalties, whether it’s a misdemeanor or felony offense. A conviction is punishable by a long jail or prison sentence, costly fines, and a permanent mark on your criminal record.

Since most crimes are committed by first-time offenders or those dealing with mental or substance abuse issues, the state courts understand that many individuals are not seasoned criminals and offer various “pretrial services” to help rehabilitate defendants, rather than penalize them. When a person completes a pretrial diversion program, their criminal case will be dismissed, and their criminal record will be expunged—without having to serve time behind bars.

In this blog series, The Law Offices of Robert Stepniak will discuss the available pretrial diversion programs in Volusia County. Keep in mind, similar programs are available in all county courts.

Drug Court Program

The Drug Court Program operates in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, and Putnam counties. Non-violent offenders (misdemeanor or felony possession) with a history of substance abuse are eligible for this program. However, defendants charged with sale or distribution of drugs—or possession with intent to sell or distribute—are not eligible.

Each participant must adhere to the rules of the programs, the court orders by the judge, the treatment plan developed by their treatment counselor. The program itself may be completed in one year or longer, especially if addiction is difficult to overcome.

The following are requirements each participant must fulfill in the Drug Court Program:

  • Attend all court hearings
  • Attend all individual or group sessions with your counselor
  • Attend all support groups and self-help meetings
  • Complete ancillary services (e.g. mental health counseling, family counseling, medication, residential treatment, etc.)
  • Remain employed or in school
  • Meet with your probation officer
  • Be subject to random drug testing
  • Make payments toward your treatment plan (however, incentives are available to lower costs)

Although the main benefits are avoiding a lengthy jail or prison term, receiving early termination from probation, and getting the criminal charges dismissed, other benefits include living a life that is drug-free and becoming a productive member of society.

Remember, failure to complete the program or committing a violation can result in having to serve your original sentence.

On the next edition of this series, we will discuss the Volusia County DUI Court.

For more information about the Drug Court Program, contact the Law Offices of Robert Stepniak today and request a free consultation.

Categories: Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes

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