Court Mandated Diversion and Drug Treatment Orders
Sentencing may include a Court Mandated Diversion to treatment and rehabilitation services.
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About Court Mandated Diversion
A Court Mandated Diversion is a sentencing option that diverts eligible offenders into treatment for their drug use.
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Intent of the program
The Community Mandated Diversion program aims to break the drug-crime cycle by involving offenders in treatment and rehabilitation programs.
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Treatment services
The range of treatment options available for Community Mandated Diversion offenders will depend on what is most suitable for their needs.
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Entry into the program
To be accepted into the Court Mandated Diversion program a defendant must undergo assessment to determine whether they are eligible and suitable.
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Delivery of the program
A Court Mandated Diversion takes between 18 and 24 months to complete. There are many different people who are involved in the delivery of the program
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Obligations
Court Mandated Diversion offenders have restrictions placed on them and are required to meet various obligations.
Obligations