Eligibility Criteria

Who is eligible for the Adult Drug Court?

• Applicant charged with an offense that is related to a substance abuse/dependence lifestyle, such as possession of a controlled substance.
• Applicant must be approved by the County Attorney, Drug Court Judge, and meet the criteria of the Drug Court Intake process to be accepted.
• Documented drug and alcohol abuse and/or drug dependent lifestyle.
• Applicant may have multiple non-violent felony convictions.
• Applicant with prior felony convictions for violent offenses that occurred more than ten (10) years ago may be considered.
• Applicant must enter a plea to the charged offense(s); admit to having a substance related problem, agree to complete all requested treatment services.
• Applicant with prior trafficking felony convictions may be considered depending on all circumstances.

Who is ineligible for Drug Court?

• If one’s admitting charge(s) is; Murder, Manslaughter, Robbery, Felony Assault, Sexual Assault, Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
• Prior felony conviction for a crime of violence within the last five (5) years.
• Prior or current offense resulting in death or severe bodily injury.
• Known and/or documented current gang involvement.
• Multiple prior misdemeanors for crimes against a person; Resisting Arrest, Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer, Flight to Avoid Arrest, Weapons and Driving Under the Influence.
• Not eligible for admission if defendant has any felony convictions of the following:

  a. Assaults within the last five (5) years.
  b. Sexual assaults
  c. Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
  d. Fleeing to avoid arrest

• Any unresolved restitution issues
• Active warrants
• Firearms/weapons issues will be dealt with on a case by case basis