Court Mandated Diversion - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders

The Court Mandated Diversion (CMD) program provides sentencing options for people with serious drug and alcohol use that played a part in committing crime.

  • About Court Mandated Diversion

    The Court Mandated Diversion program provides a sentencing option that diverts eligible offenders into treatment for their drug or alcohol use.

    About Court Mandated Diversion

  • Intent of the program

    The Court Mandated Diversion program aims to break the drug and alcohol crime cycle by involving offenders in treatment and rehabilitation programs.

    Intent of the program

  • Treatment services

    The range of treatment options available for Court Mandated Diversion offenders will depend on what is most suitable for their needs.

    Treatment services

  • 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.

    Entry into the program

  • Delivery of the program

    A Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order takes between 18 and 24 months to complete. There are many different people who are involved in the delivery of the CMD program.

    Delivery of the program

  • Obligations

    Court Mandated Diversion offenders have restrictions placed on them and are required to meet various obligations.

    Obligations