Phases
What is the minimum time to complete Drug Court for the Regular Track?
11 Months
What are the only reasons someone should be out past their curfew?
They are at night school, they are at work, or they are with a parent.
True or False: Are you expected to attend court, probation, and treatment appointments every week?
TRUE.
True or false: You can take over the counter medicine while in drug court
TRUE!
FALSE!
While Officer Dentel and Ms. Sullivan may help out sometimes with this, it falls on the client to be responsible to make scheduled screens, attend random screens, and call-in/attend weekend screens when necessary.
What is the minimum time to complete Drug Court for the Modified Track?
9 Months
When on house arrest, can someone have friends over with parental approval?
NO! There are no visitors during house arrest. House arrest is considered an extension of detention but within your home.
True or False: During a home visit, drug court staff can search your room, belongings, and conduct a drug screen
TRUE
Why is cough and cold medicine with DXM not permitted in drug court?
DMX has a significant potential for abuse, for example "robo-tripping" or popping "triple-C's". It can also interfere with drug test results.
Using someone else’s urine or fake urine is an example of what type of infraction?
Tampering, a Class 1 Misdemeanor
What Treatment Assignment must be completed and approved for a client to move from Phase II to Phase III?
Relapse Prevention Plan
If you have contact with law enforcement or are arrested on a new charge (including traffic) how soon should you notify Ms. Sullivan or Officer Dentel?
ASAP, but within 24 hours.
You can be more than just friends with another participant in drug court.
NO. While friendships may occur during drug court dating or any romantic relationship is prohibited.
What are some alternatives to mouthwash containing alcohol (Listerine)?
Act
Colgate
Crest
Any store brand that does not use alcohol
Besides testing positive, what 3 things constitute a positive screen?
1. Missing a drug test
2. Refusal to submit to a drug test
3. Voluntarily admitting drug or alcohol use
When will a client on Phase II or Phase III go back to weekly court hearings?
If ordered by the judge or team, typically due to failing a drug test, getting arrested for new charges, or non-compliant behavior
Can staff access a clients phone and social media at any time?
YES. We typically like to give you all privacy but if there is suspicion of wrongdoing social media may be accessed and passwords provided upon request. Phones and electronics can also be confiscated.
True or False: Only clients in the program are sanctioned, not their parents
FALSE. Parents can be sanctioned for not adhering to court orders, contributing to the delinquency of a client, and other reasons that interfere with a clients progress and safety
Is Sudafed PE is permitted during drug court?
YES!
Sudafed PE does not contain pseudoephedrine but phenylephrine. Regular Sudafed containing pseudoephedrine is not permitted.
Define "dilution."
Taking products or excessively drinking water or other liquids to change the result of their lab screen. Dilution effects the concentration of substance abuse in urine as well as creatinine levels.
True or False: Written assignments for all phase promotions can be handwritten, if neat.
FALSE.
While written assignments can be hand written for Phases I and II, Phase III requires an typed assignment.
Name 3 behaviors that result in automatic termination from Drug Court:
1. Any violence toward staff members or participants
2. Charge of violence that would exclude you from the program (ex. malicious wounding, gang assault)
3. All gun possession/charges
4. A new felony arrest (after prosecutor review)
5. Being AWOL from program/activities for 2 weeks
If you are on house arrest you can chill on the porch.
NO. While a porch is attached to your house, it is not a part of house arrest and may result in sanctions.
The antibiotic Bactrim is not permitted to take while in drug court. What substance does Bactrim cause a false-positive drug screen for?
BENZODIAZEPINES (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, etc.)
Positive site tests can be retested for accuracy. If a second screen is positive and sent to the lab, and the lab indicates it is positive what will happen?
1) Sanction for the positive lab
2) Sanction for lying to staff
3) Client will pay for the cost of the lab