Drug Court Eligibility/Suitability
Eligibility
- Charged with a lower level controlled substance crime
- Crow Wing County resident
- Determined to be amenable to probation and in need of treatment
- May no have a conviction for a disqualifying crime of violence
- May not have 3 or more felony convictions within 7 years preceding drug court screening
- May not have a prior involuntary discharge from a substance abuse court
- Must be 18 years of age
Suitability
- If suitable, the person is referred for drug court and a chemical use assessment
- These individuals are then screened by a probation officer to determine suitability for the program
- These individuals will be preliminarily screened by the prosecuting attorney to determine basic eligibility criteria
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