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How Are Offenders
Referred To Drug Court
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An offender can be referred to the Drug
Court program in several ways.
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| 1. An
18 year or older South Dakota resident is arrested for a felony or
possession of a controlled substance related crime or violates their
probation. The offender must be within the jurisdiction of the Fourth
Judicial Circuit. |
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Is approved for Drug Court by the State’s Attorney. |
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An application is made to the Drug Court program by an offender who is willing to
accept responsibility for the offense. |
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The offender is evaluated for a methamphetamine or possession of a controlled substance
abuse disorder by Northern Hills Drug and Alcohol Services. |
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The applicant is screened and voted upon by the Drug Court Team for appropriateness
for the program. |
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The state’s attorney, offender’s attorney and offender will be notified of the offender’s
acceptance or rejection into the Drug Court program. |
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If accepted, the offender pleads guilty to the felony and is sentenced to Drug Court
as a condition of probation. |
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