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