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Juvenile Drug Court Program Manual Revised 2018 Page 1
Juvenile Drug Court
Program Manual
Revised February 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Program Overview
Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................7
Definitions........................................................................................................................................8
A. Target Population and Criteria………… .......................................................................9
B. Juvenile Drug Court Goal ..............................................................................................9
C. Description ...................................................................................................................10
1. Juvenile Drug Court Referral Process...............................................................10
2. Juvenile Drug Court Screening .........................................................................10
D. Juvenile Drug Court Operations .................................................................................10
1. Tracking Juvenile's Progress ..............................................................................10
2. Progress Review.................................................................................................10
3. Incentives ...........................................................................................................11
4. Sanctions ............................................................................................................14
E. Designing an Individualized Accountability Program Plan .........................................15
F. General Program Policies .............................................................................................15
1. Participant Orientation ......................................................................................15
2. Guidelines for Drug Court Participant and Family Members ...........................16
3. Juvenile Drug Court Accountability Program Plan ..........................................17
4. Visitors ..............................................................................................................17
5. Tobacco .............................................................................................................17
6. Drug Testing .....................................................................................................18
7. Tracking ............................................................................................................18
8. Community Service ..........................................................................................19
9. Special Projects ................................................................................................19
10. Suspension………………. .............................................................................19
11. Termination…………. ....................................................................................20
a. Termination for Cause............................................................................20
b. Termination for Other Reason ...............................................................20
Termination Hearings ................................................................................21
12. Graduation………..........................................................................................21
Program Requirements...............................................................................21
Celebration……………………………………………………..…….….21
Dismissal of Current Offense.....................................................................21
Expungement of Juvenile Court Record ....................................................22
13. Program Re-entry Eligibility Criteria ............................................................22
14. Juvenile Drug Court Implementation Policy……………………………….23
15. Juvenile Drug Court Suspension Dissolution Policy …………..…………25
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II. Staff Responsibilities..........................................................................................................27
A. Juvenile Drug Court Judge ...........................................................................................27
B. Juvenile Court Officer ..................................................................................................28
C. Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator .................................................................................28
D. State's Attorney ............................................................................................................29
E. Defense Counsel ...........................................................................................................29
F. Treatment Provider ........................................................................................................30
G. School Representative ..................................................................................................30
H. Family ..........................................................................................................................30
I. Law Enforcement .........................................................................................................30
J. State JDC Program Manager ..........................................................................................31
III. Appendix
A. General Forms ……………………………………………………………..…….33
Juvenile Drug Court Contract .......................................................................................34
Consent for Release of Confidential Information .........................................................35
Confidentiality Notification of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records ..................36
Consent to Ex-Parte Communication............................................................................37
Authorization for Release of Medical Information .......................................................38
Last Chance Contract ....................................................................................................39
Court Sign-In Sheet.......................................................................................................40
Participant Profile .........................................................................................................41
Juvenile Exit Questionnaire ..........................................................................................43
Juvenile Drug Court Accountability Plan .....................................................................44
Order for Detention …………………………………………………………………..46
Order for Dismissal of Action……………………………………………………….. 47
Order for Termination……………………………………………………….……......48
B. East Central (Fargo) Juvenile Drug Court Program .....................................................50
a. Required Accountability Program Components ......................................................51
b. Drug Testing Procedures .........................................................................................53
c. Special Projects ........................................................................................................54
d. Forms .......................................................................................................................55
1. Fargo Juvenile Drug Court Referral Form ........................................................56
2. Participant Personal Information ......................................................................58
3. Visitor Confidentiality Form.............................................................................61
4. Weekly Progress Report ...................................................................................62
5. Weekly Participant Order .................................................................................64
7. Sanctions & Incentives Rating & Review ........................................................65
8. Participant’s Application for Path Advancement (Path 2) ................................66
9. Parent’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement (Path 2) ..........................68
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8. Participant’s Application for Path Advancement (Path 3) ................................71
10. Parent’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement (Path 4 ...........................73
11. Order of Termination for Cause .......................................................................73
C. North Central (Minot) Juvenile Drug Court Program……………………………... 76
a. Required Accountability Program Components………………………………. 77
b. Drug Testing Procedures……………………………………………………… 79
c. Special Projects………………………………………………………………... 80
d. Forms………………………………………………………………………….. 81
1. Electronic Monitoring and House Arrest…………………………………. 82
2. Weekly Progress Report…………………………...………………………83
3. Participant’s Weekly Requirements………………………………………..84
4. Participant’s Application for Path II or III................................................... 86
5. Parent’s Application for Path II or III...........................................................87
6. Participant’s Application for Path IV…………………………………….. 89
7. Drug Court Keywords to Success 92
D. Northeast (Devils Lake) Juvenile Drug Court Program ............................................94
a. Required Accountability Program Components ..................................................95
b. Forms ...................................................................................................................97
1. Mission Statement ........................................................................................98
2. Weekly Point Report ....................................................................................99
3. Incentive Points ..........................................................................................100
4. Participant Weekly Requirements ..............................................................101
5. Participant Rules for Electronic Monitoring ..............................................102
6. Parent/Guardian Expectations ....................................................................103
7. Participant Profile .......................................................................................104
8. Participant Path Application for Path 2 ......................................................108
9. Parent’s Application for Path 2 ..................................................................109
10. Participant’s Application for Path 3 ...........................................................110
11. Parent’s Application for Path 3 ..................................................................111
12. Participant’s Application for Path 4 ...........................................................112
13. Parent’s Application for Path 4 ..................................................................113
14. Participant’s Path Application for Path 5 ...................................................114
15. Parent’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement .................................115
16. Volunteer Project Requirements ................................................................116
17. Graduation Application ..............................................................................117
18. Incidental Alcohol Exposure Awareness Contract .....................................118
19. Participant Request Form ...........................................................................120
20. Graduation Commencement Requirements ................................................121
21. Glossary ......................................................................................................122
E. Northeast Central (Grand Forks) Juvenile Drug Court Program ............................124
a. Required Accountability Program Components ...............................................125
b. Special Projects .................................................................................................126
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c. Forms.................................................................................................................127
1. Special Consent Form ...............................................................................128
2. Intake Interview and Screening .................................................................129
3. Personal Intake Information ......................................................................130
4. Weekly Progress Report ............................................................................131
5. Weekly Passport ........................................................................................132
6. Community High School Report ...............................................................133
7. Participant’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement .........................134
8. Parent’s Application for Advancement to Path II & III ............................135
9. Participant’s Application for Advancement to Path IV .............................136
10. Parent Exit Questionnaire ........................................................................138
11. Rules for Electronic Monitoring & Home Detention ..............................140
12. Drug Test Lab Policy ..............................................................................141
F. South Central (Bismarck/Mandan) Juvenile Drug Court Program..........................143
a. Required Accountability Program Components ...............................................144
b. Drug Testing Procedures...................................................................................147
c. Special Projects .................................................................................................147
d. Forms ................................................................................................................148
1. Referral Form .............................................................................................149
2. Goal Check................................................................................................151
3. Drug Court Keywords to Success Project .................................................152
4. Path Goals .................................................................................................154
5. Paths ..........................................................................................................155
6. Participant’s Application for Path II .........................................................156
5. Participant’s Application for Path III ........................................................158
6. Participant’s Application for Path IV .......................................................160
7. Participant’s Application for Path VI .......................................................162
8. Parents Application for Child’s Path Advancement .................................164
9. Participant’s Application for Graduation ..................................................166
9. Parent’s Application for Child’s Graduation ............................................168
10. Weekly Requirements ...............................................................................172
11. Smart Goals ...............................................................................................173
G. Stutsman-Barnes County (Jamestown/Valley City) Juvenile Drug Court Program ......175
a. Required Accountability Program Components ................................................176
b. Drug Testing Procedures....................................................................................177
c. Forms..................................................................................................................180
1. Weekly Progress Report ..........................................................................181
2. Stutsman-Barnes Referral Form ..............................................................182
3. Sobriety for Path Change .........................................................................184
4. Weekly Points Report ..............................................................................185
5. Rules for Juvenile Drug Court Incentive Program ..................................186
6. Incentive Request Form ...........................................................................187
7. Participant Weekly Requirements ............................................................188
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8. Sanctions ..................................................................................................189
9. Case aide Checklist ..................................................................................191
10. Participant Drug Testing Form ................................................................192
Mission Statement
The mission of juvenile drug court is to “reduce juvenile delinquency and
substance abuse by referring youth who are less likely to achieve a positive result
in traditional juvenile court, into treatment court which holds them accountable
and emphasizes personal responsibility.”
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Definitions
APP: Accountability Program Plan
Case Manager: Juvenile drug court case manager
CS: Community service
DJS: Division of Juvenile Services
JDC: Juvenile drug court
Program: Juvenile drug court program
Random: Defined as “unscheduled” and not a perceived pattern.
Team: Juvenile drug court team which consists of: judge, state’s attorney or
prosecutor, defense counsel, coordinator, school representative, treatment
provider, court officer, and law enforcement.
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I. PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A. TARGET POPULATION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
It is the policy of the North Dakota JDC Program to meet two goals in regard to
eligibility criteria: treat similarly-situated juveniles across the state similarly, and meet the
particular needs of the community to achieve maximum effectiveness. In order to serve both
goals, the following criteria should be considered in determining eligibility for participation in a
JDC:
1. Age of the juvenile, with emphasis on juveniles who are between the ages of 14
and 17.3 years of age upon entry into JDC;
2. Place of residency of the juvenile, with emphasis on juveniles who reside in a
location to which JDC can effectively provide services;
3. Availability of a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult to attend court
hearings and participate in JDC;
4. Timely diagnosis of substance use disorder – mild (or its equivalent).
5. Whether less intensive options might be more appropriate for the juvenile, with
emphasis on whether the juvenile has been on supervised probation;
6. Prior admission to JDC, with an emphasis on whether a juvenile has graduated or
was terminated for other reason from JDC and, if so, how long prior to the present
application;
7. The juvenile’s current or past adjudicated charges or offenses;
8. If the juvenile is being held in detention, his or her score on the detention
screening tool;
9. The juvenile’s school record, with an emphasis on whether the juvenile has been
suspended or expelled from school; and
10. The juvenile’s record with chemical dependency treatment, with an emphasis on
the length and or level of treatment the juvenile has received and whether the
juvenile is compliant with such treatment.
B. JUVENILE DRUG COURT GOAL
The goal of JDC is to provide participants with the opportunity to stop using
alcohol/drugs, resulting in positive life choices and reduce delinquent and unruly activity. The
effectiveness of the accountability program plan for a participant depends on the authority and
power of the court that orders the drug court participation and requires collaboration and
cooperation among all those who work with the participants.
The continuum of services for the program includes participation in treatment, alcohol
and drug testing, community service, incentives and sanctions, and additional programs as
determined by the team.
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C. DESCRIPTION
JDC is a post petition/post adjudication program with the option of the petition being
dismissed after the participant successfully completes the program. The program lasts a
minimum of nine months. The program is aimed at intervening in alcohol and drug-using and
delinquent and unruly behavior through intense supervision and participation in recovery
services. Initially, participants in JDC are required to appear before the judge every week. At
each appearance, the judge reviews the progress or lack of progress of the participant.
1. JDC Referral Process: A juvenile may be referred by different sources to be screened for
JDC eligibility. Juvenile court personnel, state’s attorney, defense counsel, and the
treatment provider may refer a juvenile to the program.
2. JDC Screening: Each JDC team will create and utilize a set of objective criteria to
determine if a juvenile would be appropriate for JDC. Each team shall utilize the criteria
as it sees fit (either a guideline for initial consideration or automatic qualification into
JDC). Each team shall periodically review its objective criteria and, if any changes are
warranted, shall notify the State Juvenile Drug Court Program Manager of any
modifications to its criteria.
After adjudication and court order to participate in JDC and if the team recommends
admittance to the program, the juvenile will start the program. Prior to the first
appearance, the juvenile will be required to sign a Juvenile Drug Court Contract. The
juvenile’s attorney will advise the juvenile of the right to confidentiality and request the
juvenile sign a Consent for Release of Confidential Information. The juvenile may
revoke, at any time during participation in JDC, the Consent for Release of Confidential
Information. Failure of the juvenile to sign the contract or consent forms or revocation of
the consent forms will terminate the juvenile’s eligibility for participation in JDC.
D. JUVENILE DRUG COURT OPERATIONS
The participant will appear in court as required for progress review hearings before the
JDC judge. Parents/guardians are expected to appear at each court hearing.
1. Tracking Participant’s Progress: Before each court appearance, the coordinator will
gather attendance and participation information from the participant’s accountability
program plan and treatment program. The information will be reported in a progress
report for the team to review.
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2. Progress Review: The judge will review the progress report in court with the participant.
If incentives for compliance or sanctions for noncompliance are imposed, the
consequence is immediate, appropriate, and levied on an individual basis. The
participant will be advised of the next court appearance date and a list of tasks to be
completed before that date.
3. Goal Oriented Incentives and Sanctions: An effective system of incentives and sanctions
promotes each participant’s ability to account for his or her actions. To ensure that incentives
and sanctions elicit productive changes in behavior, the team must identify and facilitate specific
goals. Incentives and sanctions must be appropriate for each youth’s developmental level and
graduated as the youth progresses through the program. To motivate youth and their families,
incentives and sanctions must be applied in a way that is immediate, predictable, and consistent.
Incentives and sanctions must be tailored to the individual participant. Below are samples of
incentives and sanctions.
Incentives
___________________________________________ Low Moderate High
Verbal Praise
Verbal praise is provided for most routine accomplishments in JDC, including timely attendance at appointments and participation in treatment-related discussions or activities. This is especially important during Phase 1 of the program, when participants have a relatively harder time satisfying basic expectations. All team members should be prepared to offer praise at or near the time that accomplishments are achieved; for example, immediately after a productive counseling session or a drug-negative urine test. The judge later reinforces the praise during court hearings.
Reduced Supervision Requirements
Participants who have made substantial progress in JDC are commonly incentivized by reducing their supervision obligations. For example, they may be permitted to attend less frequent probation appointments or status hearings. Typically, supervision adjustments are made when participants advance to a higher phase in the program. Research cautions that drug courts should not hold status hearings less frequently than every 4-6 weeks until participants are in the final phase of the program and have initiated their continuing-care plans. Moreover, treatment services should only be reduced based on a clinical determination that it is therapeutically indicated to do so. Finally, drug testing should not be reduced until after other treatment and supervision services have been reduced, and it is
Supervised Day Trips
Day trips differ from the social gatherings in that they are held off premises. Typically, they are reserved for participants in the last phase of the program who are being recognized for leaving the “offender” role and assuming a role of “citizen.” Examples include:
Fishing trips
Movie outings
Intramural sports
Sporting events
Bowling tournaments
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reliably determined that drug use has not recurred as a result. Examples include:
Less frequent probation appointments
Less frequent status hearings
Small Tangible Rewards
Many participants in drug courts are unaccustomed to earning positive reinforcement and respond well to low-magnitude rewards. The rewards are typically given for basic accomplishments during the early phases of the program, such as attending a full week of counseling appoints. The goal is to instill hope and encourage compliance with the treatment regimen. The rewards are typically structured so as to increase participants’ involvement in productive activities, and may contain pro-sobriety messages, toll-free phone numbers for local treatment services, or the drug court’s logo. Common examples include:
Bookmarks
Bus tokens
Phone cards
Healthy foods (e.g., juice, tea, granola bars, fruit, trail mix)
Coffee mugs
Birthday or holiday cards
Books or children’s books
Planners or calendars
School supplies
Toiletries
Frames for certificates
Picture albums
Serenity Stones
T-shirts with inspirational
Reduced Community Restrictions
Many drug courts impose curfews and area restrictions on participants as a condition of entry into the program. After participants reliably engage in treatment and achieve a sustained period of abstinence, they may be rewarded by reducing those community restrictions. For example, curfews may be extended from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Common examples include:
Later curfews
Reduced area restrictions
Travel Privileges
In anticipation of graduation from the program, participants’ travel restrictions may be formally lifted, allowing them to leave the county or state for a weekend, extended weekend, or week-long interval. Typically, phone-ins are required to ensure continued contact with the treatment program or supervision officers. Common examples include:
Weekend travel pass
Phone check-ins may be required.
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sayings or quotes
Recognition in Court
Formal recognition is provided in court when participants meet substantial milestones in the program, such as completing a standardized treatment curriculum or achieving 30 consecutive days of sobriety. In addition to verbal praise, participants may receive a handshake from the judge, a round of applause in open court, or a certificate of accomplishment. Common examples include:
Handshake from the judge
Round of applause in court
Certificate of accomplishments for achieving a clinically important milestone
Praise from a team member in court
Candy bar
Enhanced Milieu Status
As noted previously, many drug courts reduce supervision requirements – and, unfortunately, sometimes a treatment requirement – as an incentive for good behavior. Participants may, for example, be permitted to leave court immediately after their appearances or attend fewer probation appointments. Although this approach can be effective, it risks precipitating relapse if the services are reduced too rapidly. Moreover, it may reduce opportunities for new participants to interact with their successful peers, because the most successful cases will end up spending the least amount of time on site in the program. For these reasons, many drug courts elevate the status of successful participants in the milieu, and increase their involvement in the program. For example, participants who have achieved stable abstinence, obtained a job, and are actively involved in the 12-Step community, may become peer-support mentors in the drug court or may lead discussions in the group counseling sessions. Typically, they do not interact with new participants outside of the program, but rather serve as on-site mentors where there is concurrent professional supervision. Examples of the names or titles assigned to these positions include:
In-program peer mentor
Assistant group leader
Self-help group facilitator
Large Tangible Rewards
In the later phases of the program, participants may earn tangible rewards of more substantial value or impact. As is typical, these rewards are used to encourage pro-social and healthy leisure activities of daily living. Common examples include:
Commemorative gift issues of the “Big Book” or other readings
Concert tickets
Sports tickets
Autographs (musicians and actors frequently offer these as a public service to programs treating addiction)
Tattoo removal
Yoga or Tai Chi classes
Health club memberships
Home improvement or car repair assistance
Waiver of fines or fees
School or tuition fees
Donated education courses
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All-Star List or Dean’s List
Symbolic Rewards
Symbolic rewards may be inexpensive, but they have high emotional impact in the recovery community. Due to their symbolic value, they are generally viewed as being higher in magnitude than the small tangible rewards listed above. Typically, they are delivered to commemorate the achievement of a clinically meaningful milestone, such as 90 consecutive days of abstinence. Common examples include:
Sobriety chips
Sobriety key chains
Sobriety tokens
Copies of addictions readings such as a Teens Journal or Daily Readings for a Teen
Moderate Tangible Rewards
As noted earlier, not many participants in drug courts are not accustomed to positive reinforcement and respond well to tangible rewards. As participants make positive progress in the program, the magnitude of the rewards progressively increases. The rewards typically encourage engagement in productive or healthful activities. Examples of moderate rewards include:
Gift certificates (typically $5 to $20 value)
Movie passes or movie rentals
Admission passes to amusement parks or sporting events
Introductory memberships to spas or gyms
Haircuts
Makeup or cosmetic sessions
Groceries
Work or school clothing
Point Systems
Point systems can enable drug courts to offer large tangible rewards at a reasonable expense. Rather than earning rewards for each accomplishment, participants earn points or vouchers for satisfying the conditions for phase advancement or other major accomplishments. The points are banked until participants enter the last phase of the program, and they can then trade in the points for a substantial prize. Some programs also offer bonus points for unusual accomplishments, such as receiving a job promotion or earning a GED.
Sanctions
_________________________________________________________ Low Moderate High
Verbal Admonishment
Verbal admonishments should be made by the staff at the time of the infraction but never made disrespectfully or insultingly. Always clarify the nature of the infraction, importance of compliance, future sanctions, and alternative actions.
Supervision
Increasing supervision such as more curfew checks or probation visits. Treatment should not be increased as a sanction. Phase demotion can be used especially if a more effective transition needs to happen.
Monitoring
Attendant care
Electronic surveillance
Home detention (4 days maximum, recommend 1 or 2 days)
Detention Center (4 days a year)
Termination
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Common examples:
Letters of apology or explanation that can be read aloud
Journaling (thoughts, feelings, expectations
Life skills assignments (learning how to handle a bank account, take public transportation, find a job, job interview skills
Common examples:
Community service projects
Loss of privileges, such as driver’s license and construction free time
Increase court appearances
Loss of cell phone, X-box, computer
Loss of ability to participate in extra and co-curricular activities
Suspension or termination of employment
Increased community restrictions
Admonishment by the judge
Written assignment, i.e., papers on effect of specific drugs, honesty, accountability, someone who has had a positive influence on their life
E. DESIGNING AN INDIVIDUALIZED ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM PLAN
The accountability program plan (“APP”) will be designed to appropriately respond to
the needs of each drug court participant. Each participant will review the individualized APP
with the assigned court officer/drug court coordinator, which may include, beyond the probation
agreement goals: community service, drug and/or alcohol dependency treatment, restitution,
school attendance and other requirements as appropriate. The treatment component will be set
by the treatment staff and may include group sessions and individual counseling.
Each participant shall review and update the APP, if necessary, when requesting Path
advancements.
F. GENERAL PROGRAM POLICIES
1. 1. Participant Orientation
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After a drug and alcohol evaluation has been completed, and before the first JDC review
hearing, each participant will receive an orientation interview from JDC. The purpose of this
interview is to help orient the participant and parents to the program and answer their questions.
At the orientation the participant and parents will review program policies and expectations. The
participant will also complete the Juvenile Drug Court Contract, Consent to Release of
Confidential Information Confidentiality Notification of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient
Records, and other necessary forms.
2. Guidelines for Drug Court Participants and Family Members
The following program guidelines have been developed and approved by the
Juvenile Drug Court (JDC) Team. All participants and parents should read these
guidelines carefully. To avoid unnecessary sanctions and misunderstandings,
please ask if you have questions.
Appropriate Dress:
Participant and family members are expected to dress appropriately for all JDC activities.
Clothing displaying drug or gang symbols, colors, or inappropriate language is
prohibited. Wearing of hats, see-through or bare mid-drift shirts are not allowed in court.
Language and Behavior:
During all JDC activities, participants and family members are expected to refrain
from the use of profanity and the glorification of alcohol or drug use. No racist,
sexist, homophobic, sexual, violent or other offensive comments will be tolerated.
Abusive behavior (in the form of insulting language, physical gestures, aggression,
or otherwise offensive behavior) will be sanctioned and may be grounds for
termination from the JDC Program.
Courtroom Behavior:
The drug court team expects all drug court participants and family members to
show respect and courtesy to all courtroom staff, families in attendance, and other
observers. No food, beverages, or gum are allowed in the courtroom. Electronic
devices must be turned off and may be collected during court.
Weapons:
Weapons are not allowed at ANY JDC activities. If a weapon is found on a
participant, he or she will be sanctioned and may be terminated from the program.
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Smoking:
Smoking is prohibited at all JDC functions regardless of participant’s age.
Punctuality and Advance Notification of Absences:
Drug court participants and family members are expected to be on time for
all JDC activities. If a participant is unable to attend any drug court
activity, he or she must provide advance notice to the court officer or case
manager. All lack of attendance, notification or lateness will be reported to
the court and are subject to sanction.
Parents:
Parents are not to use alcohol to excess or illegal substances.
Parents/guardians must contact the court officer/coordinator in advance if
they are unable to attend the weekly court session.
3. Juvenile Drug Court Accountability Program Plan
The participant and family members must comply with the APP. The APP will be an
individualized plan for each participant taking into consideration gender and age issues. The
APP will be a comprehensive, coordinated, strength-based individual plan of treatment and
rehabilitation services for each participant and the participant’s family. The plan will be
developed in collaboration with a team member, participant, and family. This plan will address
chemical dependency treatment, mental health, school performance, peer relationships and self-
esteem regarding each participant.
The assessment of the participant and family will include careful and thorough
consideration of their cultural perspectives and the cultural relevance of the process of treatment.
The APP will incorporate a variety of strategies that build on cultural strengths.
The plan will be reviewed, at every Path change. Changes will be discussed with the
participant and family by a team member.
4. Visitors
All visitors, with the approval of the judge and consent from the participants, may be
present in the courtroom during status review hearings. All visitors must sign the Confidentiality
Form.
5. Tobacco
JDC recognizes that there are participants under the age of 18 who use/possess tobacco
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products. JDC does recognize that enforcement of the tobacco law is difficult for law
enforcement and will similarly be difficult for JDC.
Therefore, JDC adopts the following practice concerning tobacco products:
● JDC will not test for use of tobacco products.
● JDC staff, case workers, and case aides are obligated to report to the staff
any direct observation of a participant possessing or using tobacco
product.
● JDC can assess community services hours, other appropriate sanctions, and/or
make a referral to smoking cessation class for each adjudicated violation of the
tobacco laws or a staff, caseworker, or case aide’s report of a participant’s
violation of the tobacco laws.
6. Drug Testing
The accountability program will include scheduled and random alcohol/drug screens.
The first alcohol/drug screen will occur at the time of orientation. Each drug court has specific
guidelines to follow which are listed in the Appendix.
7. Tracking
Duties of Case aide:
The assigned case aide will meet with the family and court officer to review the case
aide’s role. The case manager (JDC coordinator) will contact the case aide for the initial contact
with the participant and family.
Conduct alcohol sensor and urinalysis tests on random basis. Random is defined as
unscheduled and not a perceived pattern. All drug tests will be observed by the case aide. The
participant and case aide must be of the same gender. Case aides will complete the Tracking
and Drug/Alcohol Testing Notification Form of positive test and give a copy of the notification
to the parents/guardian. If parent/guardian is not present, leave the notification at the
participant’s residence. If a positive test is obtained, send the sample to the lab.
Case aides are not to provide information to the participants and their families as to
possible recommendations for the JDC participant.
Conduct curfew checks with the participant either by phone or in person when requested
by court officer or JDC coordinator. Curfews will be assigned on a weekly basis by the drug
court judge during the weekly hearing. A participant is required to contact the case aide of his
comings and goings when he/she is on home detention, electronic monitoring, or as required by
JDC team. It is the participant’s responsibility to provide a weekly activities schedule to the court
officer or case manager and the case aide.
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It is not the role of the case aide to follow-up on whether or not the participant is
completing all of the court recommendations. If a case aide has concerns, the case aide is to
document this information and it will be staffed with the team.
The case aide is not allowed to conduct drug tests at the participant’s school or place of
employment without permission from the coordinator or court officer.
Case aides are not to call the court officer or case manager at home unless a crisis
situation arises. A crisis situation may include the following:
1. The participant is at risk of running or is on the run.
2. The participant is suicidal or homicidal.
3. The participant has overdosed or needs medical attention.
4. The participant has become a threat to himself or someone else.
It is the responsibility of the JDC coordinator or court officer to notify the case aides of
the court ordered testing, curfew and requested curfew checks following court each week.
8. Community Service
Community service projects, individual and group, provide the participants and team
members with the opportunity to be part of a bigger community. JDC requires the participants to
complete meaningful community service projects geared to meet behavior modification goals.
Therefore, each participant must complete at least 20 hours of court-approved community
service before graduation.
When a new drug court participant enters into JDC, a referral from the participant’s court
officer or Division of Juvenile Service (“DJS”) worker is sent to the community service
coordinator. The participant is required to contact the community service coordinator to
schedule an appointment to open a file and to schedule community service hours based on the
court order. Both the participant and a parent/legal guardian must meet with the community
service coordinator before any community service arrangements will be made. During this
meeting various forms are completed and a work site and start date are determined. The
participant may be charged a program fee to cover program cost and liability insurance. Each
work site is also contacted weekly by the coordinator to verify that the hours have been
completed and an update is sent to the JDC coordinator with the hours completed and the
remaining balanced owed. If other community service projects are approved on a case-by-case
basis, the team will ensure that work being performed is in compliance with child labor laws and
the participant is covered under Workforce Safety and Insurance by the agency or the workplace.
If community service fees are not paid, and other arrangements have not been made, path
advancement and/or graduation may be delayed.
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9. Special Projects
Each JDC has developed special projects specific to their area. Special projects
encourage team building and improving relationships with the participants.
10. Suspension
Upon recommendation by the team, the JDC judge has the option to suspend a participant
from the JDC Program. Suspension temporarily relieves a participant from attending drug court
at the JDC judge’s discretion.
11. Termination
The team has the option to terminate a participant from the JDC Program. When
considering termination of a participant from the JDC Program, the team should take into
account, but not be solely limited to the following factors:
A. Termination for Cause – A participant may be terminated from the JDC
Program for cause. Cause includes a participant’s:
New adjudication for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell or
manufacture, or delivery of controlled substance, or is adjudicated with a violent
felony offense.
Subsequent Offense – The nature of the offense, the circumstances under which it
was committed and its seriousness.
Noncompliance with the treatment process, unabated continued use of illegal
and/or harmful substances, duration of the participant’s involvement in treatment,
and the treatment provider’s prognosis.
Disobedience to probation terms and conditions, attitude regarding JDC directives,
efforts to complete those directives, and the duration of involvement in the JDC
Program.
Presence of over-riding mental health issues, family dynamics which continually
inhibit recovery and continued evidence of an inability or unwillingness to make
healthy choices regarding associates, peers, family, employment, and school.
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B. Termination for Other Reasons
Participant has moved out of the jurisdiction of the JDC.
Participant is transferred to another JDC
Participant is terminated, but does not meet any of the Termination for Cause
grounds.
During the JDC team meeting, any JDC team member can make a recommendation for
termination of a participant. The JDC judge makes the final determination to terminate a
participant from the program upon the recommendation of the JDC team.
Termination Hearing: (Optional)
After considering termination and the team makes a termination recommendation to the
JDC judge, the judge shall inform the participant that he or she will be given a termination
hearing. The hearing is scheduled the following week (before or after court) to give the
participant and his or her parents the opportunity to consult with defense counsel, treatment
provider, and any other counselors. The hearing is open only to the participant, parent(s), and
team. The hearing will not be of record and will be conducted informally, allowing the
participant and parents to speak openly. At the start of the hearing, the state’s attorney will
outline the recommendation for termination and the participant, through his or her counsel, will
in turn present an argument to remain in the program. The JDC judge will make the final
determination. If the participant is taken back into the program he or she will return to active
status with whatever sanctions are deemed appropriate. If the participant is ultimately
terminated, the JDC judge will issue an Order to that effect and the participant will be referred
back to juvenile court.
12. Graduation
JDC graduation is a celebration of a participant’s successful completion of all drug court
requirements.
Program Requirements:
Successful completion of all phases of the program is required for graduation. All
financial obligations, including restitution and community service fees, must be paid in
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full.
Celebration:
The JDC celebration consists of a ceremony in court. All participants of the
program are asked to be present for a graduation. The celebration provides a specific
time for the team, the participant, and the participant’s family to acknowledge the work
and success of the participant and to support the participant’s future endeavors.
The JDC coordinator is in charge of the preparations for the participant’s graduation.
Dismissal of Current Offense:
Upon graduation, the current adjudicated offenses may be dismissed at the
discretion of the judge.
Expungement of Juvenile Court Record:
In addition to dismissal of current offense, the participant may be entitled to
expungement of his juvenile court record pursuant to Supreme Court Policy 403
13. Program Re-entry Eligibility Criteria.
A past JDC participant who has previously graduated from the JDC Program may be
eligible for re-entry into the program after re-offending, on satisfaction of the following
criteria:
Met the eligibility and suitability conditions for first time participant as outline in
Section I (A) of this manual.
Must have graduated from JDC
Re-offense occurred less than six months since graduation.
Re-offense is a drug or alcohol related offense or is strongly connect to drugs or
alcohol
Intent and nature of the re-offense has been fully examined by the team to
determine if re-entry into the program is a suitable action.
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Re-entry is a suitable action that is agreed upon by parents, past participant, and
the treatment provider.
Availability of program space and the past participant’s prior success in the
program has been considered by the team.
A participant who was Terminated for Other Reasons may be considered for re-
entry at the discretion of the judge.
If a past participant is determined eligible and accepted for re-entry:
The participant’s accountability program plan will be designed to begin in the
middle of Path III and proceed through as normal.
The past participant is not eligible for dismissal of the adjudicated offense
following graduation from the re-entry program.
14. Juvenile Drug Court Implementation Policy
The following describes the process in determining if it is 1) feasible to establish a JDC
Program in a district, and 2) once it is approved by the Chief Justice, what steps must be taken to
implement the court. The 10 Key Components and 16 Strategies in Practice from the National
Drug Court Institute are the foundation of the North Dakota JDC Program. These Components
and Strategies are the basis for implementing a JDC Program. The steps to be taken in order are:
1. A District requesting a JDC Program must prepare a report showing the number of
referrals to its juvenile court and, of those referrals, how many are alcohol or drug
related. This report should show the number of referrals for the last three or four years.
The total average of overall referrals must range in the area of 50 or more per month.
2. A request must be made to the JDC Program Manager at the State Court Administrator’s
Officer for assistance in evaluating the District’s report and guiding it through the next
steps.
3. Collaborative Planning - The JDC Program Manager will contact the district’s Juvenile
Court Director, Court Administrator, and Presiding Judge. The approval of all three must
be obtained before proceeding. Those individuals become the planning team along with
the State Program Manager.
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4. If the planning team is in agreement, the Presiding Judge will contact the Chief Justice
and request to proceed establishing a JDC.
5. For a successful JDC, a nonadversarial team must be established. The planning team will
contact the local stakeholders to verify that they can supply the resources needed to
operate a successful court. The following stakeholders are essential:
$ judicial officer
$ prosecutor (preferably familiar with juveniles)
$ defense counsel (preferably familiar with juveniles)
$ adolescent treatment provider
$ juvenile court officer
$ law enforcement representative
$ school representative
6. Contact is made with potential stakeholders from the recommendations of the district’s
Juvenile Court Director and Presiding Judge.
7. If all stakeholders express interest, a meeting with the stakeholders, chair of the JDC
Advisory Committee, and the JDC Program Manager is held to discuss the JDC Program,
its policies and procedures, and the time commitment involved to make the program
successful. The program manual is distributed to all stakeholders, along with materials
from the National Drug Court Institute.
8. The stakeholders are given one month, following the stakeholder meeting, to discuss with
their agencies whether or not they can meet the JDC requirements. The stakeholders will
respond back to the JDC Program Manager on whether they have the necessary resources
to meet the requirements and agree to proceed in establishing a JDC.
9. If all stakeholders are in agreement, the process moves forward. If not, letters are sent to
all stakeholders along with an explanation as to why the JDC will not move forward.
Depending on funding, the North Dakota Supreme Court will budget for the new JDC, and
if approved by the Legislature, the JDC is allowed to move forward. Normally, a new JDC
will begin operation after approval of the next legislative assembly.
10. The JDC Program Manager will request all stakeholders to assign a representative from
their agency to sit on the JDC team. Once the team is established, a meeting is scheduled
with all team members to explain the training, implementation process, and timeline.
11. Three-day training is scheduled with the JDC training team. All new team members must
be present for all three days. The new drug court must follow all policies and procedures
from the North Dakota JDC Program Manual.
12. The new team is also required to visit at least two JDC staffing’s and two court sessions
before starting its program.
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13. A coordinator is hired for the JDC program to work approximately 20 hours per week. The
Juvenile Court Director along with the assistance of the JDC Program Manager will hire
the coordinator to be supervised by the Juvenile Court Director.
14. The JDC Program Manager will secure contracts for defense counsel, monitoring systems,
drug testing supplies, and any community service providers if needed by the State Program
Manager. The JDC Program Manager will establish a budget setting forth the line items
and available operating funds. All JDC operating funds are received through the North
Dakota Supreme Court and North Dakota Association of Drug Court Professionals. Any
extra grants must be approved by the North Dakota Supreme Court.
15. Juvenile court begins the process of submitting referrals to the team.
16. The new JDC judge will automatically become a member of the JDC Advisory Committee
under N.D. Admin. R. 56.
17. After 10 months of operation, members of the JDC training team will visit the new drug
court and evaluate its progress and assist with any problems. If at any time a court is not
operating as required by established policies and processes of the North Dakota JDC
Program, the Chief Justice has the authority to suspend or permanently close the court. A
court that has been suspended or closed must provide the court with a proposal to begin
operation again and must follow the implementation process described above.
15. Juvenile Drug Court Suspension or Dissolution Policy
This policy describes the procedure to follow in suspending or dissolving a JDC. For
purposes of this policy, “dissolution” means the process through which a JDC winds up its current
program activities and permanently ceases to offer drug court programming. “Suspension” means
the process through which a JDC winds up its current program activity and temporarily ceases to
provider drug court programming.”
1. A JDC program may be suspended or dissolved upon request of the presiding judge of the
judicial district in which the JDC is located. A JDC program may be suspended or
dissolved at the sole discretion of the Chief Justice.
2. When circumstances arise impacting the feasibility of continuing the operation of a JDC
program, including those relating to a lack of eligible referrals, lack of community
resources, or lack of judicial resources, the presiding judge shall notify the JDC Program
Manager. The notification shall include a statement identifying:
a. The number of current participants,
b. The status of each participant’s progress,
c. A plan to allow each participant a meaningful opportunity to complete the program
or reasons why program completion is not possible;
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d. Any court orders which referred participants to the JDC program and may require
modification if the JDC is suspended or dissolved; and
e. A date on which the suspension or dissolution process is anticipated to be fully
completed.
3. On notification, the JDC Program Manager shall arrange a meeting of the chair of the
Juvenile Drug Court Advisory Committee, Presiding Judge, Unit Court Administrator,
State Court Administrator, and Juvenile Court Director to identify whether reasonable
options are available to allow continuation of the JDC program.
4. If reasonable options cannot be identified to avoid suspension or dissolution of the JDC, the
Presiding Judge shall submit a request to suspend or dissolve the JDC to the Chief Justice.
The request must contain:
a. A proposed effective date of suspension or dissolution.
b. A statement detailing the reasons for a suspension or dissolution and recommending
whether a suspension or dissolution is the more appropriate course of action.
5. On receipt of the request for a suspension or dissolution, the Chief Justice may direct
suspension or dissolution of the JDC.
6. If either suspension or dissolution of a JDC is directed, the JDC Program Manager shall:
a. Notify program stakeholders within the JDC district, including
(1) JDC team members,
(2) Participants and parents or guardians,
(3) Juvenile court judges and juvenile court director, and
(4) Community service providers.
b. Arrange for termination of any active service contracts on conclusion of the
suspension or dissolution process, including:
(1) Coordinator,
(2) Defense counsel,
(3) Monitoring system, and
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(4) Drug testing supplies.
c. Prepare a budget report showing any effect the JDC suspension or dissolution has
on the current statewide JDC budget previously approved by the Supreme Court,
and recommending whether any funds made available by the suspension or
dissolution should remain within the statewide JDC budget or be returned to the
Supreme Court’s operational funds.
7. A JDC that has been dissolved may only begin JDC programming by providing the Chief
Justice with a proposal to begin operation and comply with the implementation steps as
outlined in Section 14, Juvenile Drug Court Implementation Policy, of this Program
Manual.
II. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
The program is under the direction of Justice Jon J. Jensen.
The JDC team consists of a judge, juvenile court officer, coordinator, the state's attorney,
defense attorney, school representative, and law enforcement and treatment providers. The team’s
role is to meet weekly to review and discuss the participant’s progress.
A. A. Juvenile Drug Court Judge
The JDC judge serves in a nontraditional judicial capacity. In addition to the traditional
role of adjudicative officer, the judge serves as a member of the JDC team with an important role
in seeing that the therapeutic and restorative aspects of JDC are met.
An important part of the judge’s role on the team is to facilitate a free, frank, and open
discussion of all relevant areas of the individual participant’s life with a view towards ongoing
assessment of the individual accountability plans. The team staffing is nominally chaired by the
judge. The judge is ultimately responsible for an adjudicative decision, but no such decision is
ever made without full input opportunity by all team members. The judge reserves the right to act
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in the best interests of the legal system, the participants, and the public. It is important that the
judge conducts himself/herself in a manner which encourages frank discussion and it is important
the judge be viewed as a person who is looking for advice and guidance as opposed to a person
looking for affirmation.
In addition to the judge’s role as a member of the JDC team, the judge has adjudicative
responsibility in drug court. It is important that the participants, their families, and the other team
members understand that ultimately the judge is called upon to decide all criminal justice issues
that are presented to the court. It is inappropriate as a matter of judicial conduct for the judge to be
unduly deferential to the desires of the team, the participants, or the arguments of counsel. It is
important for the judge to bear in mind that although the forum is nontraditional, the judge remains
the judge and has a primary responsibility for maintaining the independence and integrity of the
process.
The judge has primary responsibility for facilitation of the individual drug court
accountability program, to provide for appropriate sanctions and incentives, and to oversee the
over-all implementation of the individual drug court accountability program.
The judge serves and acts as chair on the administrative committee of JDC. The judge is
ultimately responsible for ensuring that JDC is regularly assessed and that all necessary changes
are implemented. The judge relies on the administrative assistance of the JDC coordinator, the
juvenile court supervisor and such other support staff as are available to the judge. The judge
reports directly to the presiding judge of the district and assists in maintaining open lines of
communication with the state JDC Program Manager and the State Court Administrator’s Office.
The judge and coordinator, along with the state program manager, will follow the financial budget
provided by the State Court Administrator’s Office. All financial questions are to be addressed to
the state court program manager.
B. B. Juvenile Court Officer
The role of the court officer is to ensure the drug court participant is adhering to the
probation rules and drug court policies, and to report to the team whether or not all rules are being
complied with. The court officer reports and records any violations that may have occurred. The
officer meets with the participant on a weekly basis or as required, makes contacts with parents,
treatment, and school officials, case aides, law enforcement officials, and monitors any other
orders from the court that may be mandatory. The officer may conduct random drug and alcohol
screens on the drug court participants. The officer assists with assigning and scheduling
community service hours and makes sure to collect any court fees and restitution. If there is a
victim in the case, the officer acts as a liaison between the offender and victim, allowing for the
payment and distribution of restitution or other conditions of probation.
The court officer or the drug court coordinator will conduct an orientation for the
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participant and family before the drug court appearance. The officer will attend weekly staffing,
weekly court, and any administrative meetings.
C. Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator
The coordinator is responsible for gathering information on each individual participant for
the weekly review hearing. The coordinator maintains files on each participant and is responsible
for keeping the profile of each participant throughout their involvement in JDC. The coordinator
contacts all the relevant parties (case aide, school, court officer, etc.) and prepares necessary
information for the regular team meetings and review hearings. The coordinator maintains the
overall statistical data, budget, and relevant information for the state evaluation of the JDC, and
serves as a community liaison for JDC.
The coordinator shall attend team staffing, court, and administrative meetings. All budget
affairs shall be communicated with the state program manager and all reporting requirements and
quarterly statistics shall be sent to the JDC Program Manager and the JDC evaluator. All invoices
must be sent to the JDC Program Manager in a timely manner.
The coordinator maintains all participant files. These files include all releases and
confidentiality forms, progress reports, community services hours, path information and court
orders. These forms must be kept current and in compliance with all federal rules and regulations.
The coordinator may conduct orientation for the new participant and family before the first
drug court appearance. Rules and expectations, along with several areas for goals, shall be
discussed. The coordinator shall arrange for a meeting with the participant, parents, and defense
counsel, prior to the first court appearance, to review and sign the JDC contract and all release
forms.
The coordinator contacts the case aides following court with any changes to home
detention or path status. The coordinator maintains communication with the tracking coordinator
in regards to program or policy changes.
It is the role of the coordinator to contact local organizations for incentives. Local
organizations will also be contacted for speaking engagements on the JDC program. The
coordinator prepares for participant graduations which includes buying the cake and supplies,
preparing a certificate of completion, and obtaining a gift certificate and card.
D. D. State’s Attorney
The state’s attorney’s role is to review petitions and assist in the staffing of juveniles into
the program. The state’s attorney reviews the participant’s case weekly and assists in staffing at
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the weekly hearings. The state’s attorney is responsible to ensure that the JDC team complies with
the policies and procedures of the program manual and participates in the decisions of incentives
and sanctions for the participants. The state’s attorney shall be present in the court room weekly
and the coordinator will be notified if that will not be possible.
The state’s attorney helps implement drug court procedures and policies for the program;
assists in modifying procedures and policies as needed; ensures all new state laws are
incorporated into the program when required; and attends weekly staffing and administrative
meetings.
E. E. Defense Counsel
Defense counsel plays a nontraditional role that blurs the line between advocacy and
guardian ad litem. Defense counsel will protect the participant’s constitutional rights to the extent
possible within the drug court framework. Defense counsel participates in formulating a plan in
regard to individual consequences for noncompliance and act as an advocate for the participant’s
position to the extent possible within the existing framework.
Defense counsel’s role within the team is to communicate with team members keeping in
mind the best interests of the participant. Defense counsel attends all staffing, court and
administrative meetings to provide any input on the betterment of the participant’s program.
Defense counsel helps implement and modify drug court procedures and policies for the program.
Counsel assists in staffing new participants and current participants. Defense counsel explains the
drug court forms before they are signed by the participant and parents to ensure their
understanding of the requirements of the Contract and the Release of Confidentiality. Defense
counsel ensures new forms are signed if a new presiding judge is appointed or the forms are
outdated.
F. Treatment Provider
The role of the treatment provider is to provide the alcohol/drug assessment/evaluation on
JDC participants, provide treatment/support to JDC participants; network with other treatment
providers regarding participants in the JDC program; and make recommendations for treatment
follow-up needs. The treatment plan will be an individualized plan for each participant based on
age, culture, mental ability, and levels of treatment.
The treatment provider functions as a team member by attending staffing, weekly court and
other meetings as scheduled. He/she will also provide input and feedback for program
development statewide. The treatment provider will provide weekly treatment reports to the
coordinator for weekly staffing. The treatment provider must be informed of all participants’
current status and progress in treatment to provide input at weekly staffing.
G. G. School Representative
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The participant’s school will provide information to the coordinator regarding the
participant’s school performance, attendance, progress and behavior/disciplinary reports and other
relevant information. This information will verify the weekly “passport” (a passport may not be
required by all JDC programs) each participant brings to court that states the classes they have
attended and grades in each class for that week. This “passport” is signed off by each class
teacher.
The school representative will attend staffing and court when possible. The representative
assists the team by providing the best education plan for each individual participant.
H. H. Family
The participant’s family is expected to provide a supportive environment and adequate
supervision to help ensure actively engages while participating in JDC. The family’s involvement
is essential for the participant’s long-term success. The parents/guardians are required to
participate in progress review hearings and treatment as ordered by the JDC judge. If unable able
to attend, the parents/guardians must contact the court officer.
I. Law Enforcement
Law enforcement assists in monitoring the participant’s outside activities. Law
enforcement provides valuable and pertinent information regarding a participant’s contact with the
law and inappropriate behavior in the community. The officer will be a liaison between the local
law enforcement and the JDC team in educating the law enforcement on the JDC program and
promoting involvement such as the Ride-Along Program or other activities with the participants.
The law enforcement officer attends weekly staffing and court session when possible.
J. JDC Program Manager
The JDC Program Manager coordinates all activities related to the JDC program and
responds to all statewide issues, policies, and inquiries regarding the program. The JDC program
manager keeps the JDC teams updated on changes in the program manual, training, and on all
federal and state requirements on confidentiality, drug testing, and manages all budgets for the
JDC Program. The JDC Program Manager staffs the JDC Advisory Committee.
I.
II.
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III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
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XII.
APPENDIX A
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
XIX.
XX.
XXI.
XXII.
XXIII.
XXIV.
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XXVI.
GENERAL FORMS
XXVII.
XXVIII.
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT CONTRACT
Please read each condition carefully, then initial. By initialing the condition, you are stating
that you fully understand and will comply with each requirement.
___ I will appear in court for my scheduled review hearings.
___ I will contact my juvenile court officer as scheduled. Additionally, the case aide may make
a home visit at any time, without prior warning.
___ I will comply with the terms and conditions of my probation.
___ I will comply with the terms and conditions of my Juvenile Drug Court Accountability
Program Plan.
___ I will comply with the drug court program drug/alcohol testing requirements and
procedures including the submission of observed urine samples. If I miss a test, I am
subject to be sanctioned.
___ I understand my progress will be monitored and that incentives and sanctions will be
applied as appropriate.
___ I understand that my case will be discussed at staffing meetings at which I will not be
present and hereby consent to allow the judge and team members to discuss this matter ex-
parte in the event my lawyer is not able to be present.
I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the terms of my JDC contract.
________________________________________
Participant Signature Date
________________________________________
Defense Attorney Signature Defense Attorney Signature Date
I have read and understand the JDC contract and I agree that I will assist my child in fulfilling
his/her JDC obligations. I also understand that the Court has the authority under N.D.C.C. § 27-20-
27.1 to require parental/guardian participation in any treatment and that a parent or guardian who
fails to participate in or cooperate with treatment may be held in contempt of court.
________________________________________
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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CONSENT FOR DISCLOSURE OF
CONFIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION I,_________________________________________________________authorize disclosure (name) (DOB)
of all substance abuse information concerning me between________________,treatment provider;________________, district court judge;______________________________, state's attorney;_______________________, juvenile court; ________________________________, juvenile drug court coordinator; __________________________________________, defense attorney;________________________, school representative; _________________________, law enforcement representative; _________________________________, community service representative; ______________________________, parent/guardian; ___________________, tracking agency; ____________________________, State Program Manager; Marilyn Moe, and other referring agency. The purpose of, and need for, this disclosure is to inform the juvenile drug court and all other above-named parties of my eligibility and acceptability for substance abuse treatment services, my diagnosis, treatment attendance, prognosis, and compliance with and progress in the juvenile drug court program. Disclosure of this confidential information may be made only as necessary for, and pertinent to, hearings and reports concerning my juvenile drug court case. I understand and consent to other drug court participants and their parent(s) or guardian(s), drug court service providers, and community members being present in the court room during my status review hearings with the approval of the drug court judge. I understand I may revoke my consent for release of confidential information at any time, but not as to disclosures already made in good faith reliance on it. Such revocation is grounds for termination from juvenile drug court, and will result in referral of my case to juvenile court for disposition. I understand this consent will remain in effect until I graduate or am terminated from the juvenile drug court or one (1) year from the date of my signature, whichever occurs first. I understand any disclosure made is bound by Part 2 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations governing confidentiality of alcohol or drug abuse patient records and recipients of this information may redisclose it only in connection with their official duties. I understand a copy of this consent has the same effect as an original. ________________________________________ ______________________________
Participant Signature Participant Signature Date Parent/Guardian Date ______________________________________
Defense Counsel Signature Defense Counsel Signature Date This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by Federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2).
The Federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is
expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR Part
2. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose. The
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Federal rules restrict any use of the information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse
patient.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTIFICATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PATIENT RECORDS
The confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records maintained by this program is protected by federal law and regulations. Generally, the program may not say to a person outside the program that a patient attends the program, or disclose any information identifying a patient as an alcohol or drug abuser UNLESS: 1) The patient consents in writing;
2) The disclosure is allowed by a court order; or
3) The disclosure is made to medical personnel in a medical emergency or to
qualified personnel for research, audit, or program evaluation.
Violations of the federal law and regulations by a program are a crime. Suspected violations may be reported to appropriate authorities in accordance with federal regulations. Federal law and regulations do not protect any information about a crime committed by a patient either at the program or against any person who works for the program or about any threat to commit such a crime. Federal laws and regulations do not protect any information about suspected child abuse or neglect from being reported under state law to appropriate state or local authorities. (See 42 U.S.C. §290dd-3 and 42 U.S.C. §290ee-3 for federal laws and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 for federal regulations.) I have read and understand the Confidentiality Notification of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records. ________________________________________
Participant signature Participant Signature Date _________________________________________
Parent/guardian signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date _________________________________________
Defense Counsel signature Defense Counsel Signature Date
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*Adapted from Federal Confidentiality Laws and How They Effect Drug Court Practitioners, National Drug Court Institute, 1999.
Consent to Ex Parte Communications and Waiver of Objection
I understand that during my participation in the Juvenile Drug Court Program there will be
an exchange of information and communication among the drug court team members, including
the judge, orally and in written and electronic forms.
I understand that this exchange of information and communication made to and among the
judge and other team members outside the presence of my lawyer and me is known as ex parte
communication under Rule 2.9, N.D. Code Jud. Conduct.
I consent to the judge and other team members receiving information and communication
about me from treatment providers, probation officers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors,
school representatives and others outside the presence of myself or my lawyer.
Under Rule 2.9(A)(4), I waive any objection to ex parte communications during my
participation in the drug court program.
Dated this ____, day of ________________, 20____.
__________________________________
Participant
__________________________________
Parent/Guardian
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION I authorize: _________________________________ Name of Patient: ___________________________
__________________________________________ Social Security No. _________________________
Date of Birth: _____________________________
To release to: The Juvenile Drug Court and the following authorized team members: Assigned
judge(s)___________________, state’s attorney _______________________, defense counsel ______________,
juvenile drug court coordinator __________________, and juvenile court officer ____________________________.
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION TO BE USED AND DISCLOSED
I authorize release of:
_____ all alcohol and/or drug abuse records that are part of my medical records from _________ to _______.
_____ all psychiatric/mental health records that are part of my medical records from _________ to _______.
_____ all prescription records that are part of my medical records from _________ to _______.
_____ other - List specific document(s) or information:
______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF THE USE AND DISCLOSURE Information is being released for the following purpose: Participation in the Juvenile Drug Court Program.
I authorize the use and disclosure of my individually identifiable health information as described above. I
understand that this authorization is voluntary. I understand that if the person or organization I authorize to
receive the information is not a health plan or healthcare provider, the released information may no longer
be protected by federal privacy regulations and could be re-disclosed.
I understand that any disclosure made regarding substance abuse is bound by Part 2 of Title 42 of the Code
of Federal Regulation and that records may also be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (AHIPPA@), 45 C.F.R. pts 160 & 164, and State Confidentiality laws and
regulations. I further understand that I am consenting to the release of confidential information and that the
recipients of this information may redisclose it only in connection with their official duties in the juvenile
drug court.
I understand that I may revoke this authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent action has
already been taken in reliance on it. I understand that this authorization will expire on
__________________, or if no date or event is specified, 12 months from the date of signing.
A photocopy or fax of this original will be treated in the same manner as the original.
____________________________________ _________________________
Signature of Patient/Guardian/Representative Date
____________________________________
If not Patient, State Authority/Relationship
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JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JUVENILE DRUG COURT OF COUNTY
IN THE INTEREST OF _____________________________
LAST CHANCE CONTRACT
I, ____________________, acknowledge that I have been informed of the expectations, rules,
regulations, and policies of the Juvenile Drug Court Program. I agree that any violation from this point
on may result in my being dismissed from the Juvenile Drug Court Program and being referred back to
Juvenile Court for a probation revocation hearing.
Violations may include, but are not limited to, the following: curfew violation, use or possession
of drugs or alcohol, failure to complete community service, failure to attend treatment, being dropped
from school or the GED program, failure to attend school or GED program, and not completing drug
court requirements each week.
Dated: _____________________________
_____________________________
Participant
_____________________________
Parent/Guardian
_____________________________
Drug Court Judge
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Juvenile Drug Court Sign In Sheet
Date:________________
(Please print your name, and reason for attendance)
Name Reason for Attendance
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Confidentiality Clause:
The issues discussed in this court room are sensitive matters. In order to be the most helpful and effective we must
protect the information given during this, and all other drug court meetings and sessions Please respect the rights of
others and don’t discuss these proceedings with unrelated individuals.
This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by Federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2).
The Federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is
expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR
Part 2. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose.
The Federal rules restrict any use of the information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse
patient.
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Participant Profile
Name:
Parents Names:
Address:
Age:
Grade in School:
Employed: _________yes _________no If so, where:
My dream job is:
I have participated in the following sport(s): (Please check)
Soccer___ Boxing___ Basketball___
Dance___ Cheerleading___ Golf___
Football___ Hockey___ Track___
Tennis ___ Volleyball___ Wrestling___
Martial Arts ___ Weight lifting___ Cross Country___
Other ________ Other____________________ Other____________________
I would like to know more about the following sport(s):
Soccer___ Boxing___ Basketball___
Dance___ Cheerleading___ Golf___
Football___ Hockey___ Track___
Tennis___ Volleyball___ Wrestling___
Marshal Arts___ Weight lifting___ Cross Country___
Other__________________ Other____________________ Other____________________
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My hobbies are:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I wish my hobbies were:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
If I didn’t have to worry about the cost, I would like to play this musical instrument:
______________________________________________________________________________
I am interested in knowing more about photography? ______yes ______ no.
My favorite subjects in school are:
_____________________________________________________________________________
My least favorite subjects are:
______________________________________________________________________________
When I was little, my favorite thing to do with your family was?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
My favorite color is: __________________________
My favorite movie is: ____________________________________________________
My favorite song is: _____________________________________________________
My favorite car or truck is: ________________________________________________
My favorite place to eat is: ________________________________________________
My favorite foods are: ____________________________________________________
My most cherished possession is: ___________________________________________
What I like most about myself: ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
What I like least about myself:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
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Juvenile Drug Court Exit Questionnaire
Please answer each question with complete honesty. This questionnaire is intended to assist Juvenile Drug Court in evaluating their program.
1. Name: __________________________________________
Were you a volunteer or court-ordered participant? If court-ordered, how do you feel about that?
2. How long have you been in the program? __________________________________
3. Describe your life prior to your entry into the program?
4. Describe your life now that you have completed the program?
5. What did you like most about the Drug Court Program? _________________________________
6. What did you like least about the Drug Court Program?
7. Describe how your sobriety has affected your relationship with others (include your family and close
friends).
8. Who do you feel was most helpful in you successfully completing the drug court program? And why?
9. What are your plans for the future? ___________________________________________________
10. Other comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________
_
____________________________________________________________________________________
_
Please return in the stamped envelope.
Thank you!
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Juvenile Drug Court Accountability Plan
This plan will be reviewed at every Path change by the juvenile, their family, and a Juvenile Drug Court team member. Goals should be: measurable, realistic, and specific.
Participant’s Name______________________________________
Chemical Dependency
Treatment Provider _____________________________________
Goals
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
Physical and Mental Health
Medical Provider_______________________________________
Mental Health Professional_______________________________
Goals
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________
Education
School _______________________________________________
Goals
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________
Family
Composition __________________________________________
Goals
1. __________________________________________________
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2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________
Community Involvement/Appropriate Recreation
Goals
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
Social Support
Identified support system _________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Goals
1. __________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
Family Strengths
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Individual Strengths
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________ ___________ ___________________________ _________
JDC Participant Date JDC Representative Date
Parent or Guardian Date
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____________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT OF __________COUNTY
IN THE INTEREST OF ___________________________________, A CHILD.
State of North Dakota, )
Petitioner )
) ORDER TO DETAIN
) FILE NO. ______-R-______
)
__________________________, Child )
__________________________, Mother )
__________________________, Father )
Respondents. )
WHEREAS; on the _______day of ___________, 20___, ________________ was
adjudicated delinquent and placed into the Juvenile Drug Court Program; and
WHEREAS; __________________________has been noncompliant with certain
directives of Juvenile Drug Court; and
WHEREAS; NDCC 27-2014(2) authorizes the use of juvenile detention as a sanction
for noncompliance with the orders of the Juvenile Drug Court; and
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED; that
______________________________ will be placed in the Juvenile Detention Center on the
________day of ___________________, 20____, at approximately ___________p.m./a.m. and
shall remain there until released on the _______day of _____________________, 20___, at
____________p.m./a.m.
BY SPECIAL ORDER OF THE COURT
Dated this ________day of ________________, 20 ___
______________________________________________
Judge of District Court and Juvenile Drug Court
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XXIX. IN ________________JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ________COUNTY, _________,NORTH
DAKOTA
XXX. IN THE INTEREST OF __________________________________A MINOR
CHILD
______________________________________________________________________________
XXXI. MOTION FOR DISMISSAL OF ACTION
XXXII. Case No. ________ - R - _________
_________________________________________________________________________________
XXXIII. I, ___________________________________, the above-named minor child appeared before
XXXIV. this court on the charge(s) of: _________________________________________________________. As
a condition of probation I was ordered to complete Juvenile Drug Court. I now truthfully state I have
fulfilled all conditions of probation and have satisfactorily completed the Juvenile Drug Court Program.
Therefore, I ask the Court to dismiss the charge in this matter and enter an order sealing my juvenile
records with respect to the above stated charges.
XXXV. _____________________________________________
XXXVI. Child
XXXVII. We, the undersigned members of the Juvenile Drug Court team have reviewed the above request
and join with ________________________________ in his request for a dismissal of the above-stated
charges.
XXXVIII.
XXXIX. ____________________________________________ __________________________________
XL. Juvenile Drug Court Judge Defense Counsel
XLI.
XLII. _____________________________ XLIII. Prosecuting Attorney XLIV. ______________________________________________________________________________
XLV. Order For Dismissal
______________________________________________________________________________
_
XLVI. Having reviewed this application and the file(s) containing the above-stated offense, this Court
finds ______________________________ has complied with the conditions of probation as ordered and
has successfully completed Juvenile Drug Court. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Petition
containing said charges is hereby dismissed and the Clerk of District Court is directed to seal any
juvenile records with respect to said charges.
XLVII.
XLVIII. Dated this _____ day of __________________, ___________.
XLIX.
L. By the Court:
LI. LII. LIII. ________________________________ LIV.
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LV. STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN JUVENILE COURT
LVI. COUNTY OF______________ ____________ JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
LVII.
LVIII. IN THE INTEREST OF _______________________________________, MINOR CHILD.
LIX.
LX.
LXI.
LXII. TERMINATION OF ORDER
LXIII. CASE. # ________________
LXIV.
LXV. After consideration of all relevant facts, the undersigned finds that the minor child has
consistently failed to follow the directives, rules, and policies of Juvenile Drug Court to the
extent that successful completion of the Juvenile Drug Court Program is not possible and
continued participation in the program is detrimental to the remaining participants and therefore,
LXVI.
LXVII. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
LXVIII.
LXIX. _________________________________ be and hereby is Terminated For Cause from the
LXX.
LXXI. _______________ Juvenile Drug Court Program.
LXXII.
LXXIII.
LXXIV. Dated: _________________________________________________________
LXXV.
a. Dated this __________day of ________________, 2011
LXXVI.
LXXVII.
LXXVIII. BY THE COURT:
LXXIX.
LXXX.
LXXXI. _________________________________________
LXXXII. Judge of Juvenile Drug Court
LXXXIII.
LXXXIV.
LXXXV.
LXXXVI.
LXXXVII.
LXXXVIII.
LXXXIX.
XC.
XCI.
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XCII.
XCIII.
XCIV. APPENDIX B XCV.
XCVI.
XCVII.
XCVIII.
XCIX.
C.
CI.
CII.
CIII.
CIV.
CV.
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East Central Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Program
CVI.
CVII.
CVIII. CIX.
CX.
CXI.
CXII.
CXIII.
CXIV.
CXV.
CXVI.
CXVII.
CXVIII.
CXIX.
CXX.
CXXI.
CXXII.
CXXIII.
CXXIV.
CXXV.
CXXVI.
CXXVII.
CXXVIII.
CXXIX.
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CXXX. REQUIRED ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMPONENTS
CXXXI.
Program
Minimum 42
Weeks
Path 1-3
Minimum 36
Weeks
Path 1 Minimum 12 Weeks
with 15 days sobriety
Path 2 Minimum 12 Weeks with
30 Days sobriety
Path 3 Minimum 12 Weeks
with 45 Days sobriety
Path 4
Minimum 6
Weeks with 90
days sobriety
Drug Court
Review
Hearings
Attend one per week Attend every other week
or as ordered by judge
Attend every 3rd
week
or as ordered by
judge.
Schedule as
needed
Alcohol/Drug
Screens
Alcohol/drug screens
both random and
scheduled
Alcohol/drug screens
both random and
scheduled
Alcohol/drug screens
both random and
scheduled
Alcohol/drug
screens both
random and
scheduled
Abstinence
Requirements
At least 15 days of
continuous lab
confirmed negative
alcohol/drug screens
and no known usages
immediately prior to
path advancement
At least 15 days of
continuous lab confirmed
negative alcohol/drug
screens and no known
usages immediately prior
to path advancement
At least 45 days of
continuous lab
confirmed negative
alcohol/drug screens
and no known usages
immediately prior to
path advance and a
minimum of 36 weeks
in program.
At least 90
days of
continuous lab
confirmed
negative
alcohol/drug
screens and no
known usages
immediately
prior
graduation.
(45 days of
sobriety from
PATH 2
carries over as
long as there
are no new
usages)
Probation
Contact
Attend one to two
times per week or as
ordered by judge.
Attend every other week.
Minimum of two contacts
per month or as ordered
by judge.
Attend one time per
month or as ordered
by judge.
One contact
per month or
as ordered by
judge.
Curfew and
compliance
checking
7/7 curfew (or as
ordered)
8/8 curfew (or as ordered) 9/9 curfew (or as
ordered)
As ordered by
judge
Parental
Involvement
Participate with their
child at all drug court
review hearings.
Attend parenting
program, including
treatment, as ordered
by judge.
Participate with their
child at all drug court
review hearings. Attend
parenting program,
including treatment, as
ordered by judge.
Participate with their
child at all drug court
review hearings.
Attend parenting
program, including
treatment, as ordered
by judge.
Ongoing
involvement.
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Community
Service (CS)
As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge.
Balance needs to be at
0 to PATH 4
Advancement
As ordered by
judge.
Restitution As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge.
Restitution balance
needs to be at 0 prior
to Path advancement
As ordered by
judge.
School
Attendance
Attend school as
required by law.
Closed campus
Attend school as required
by law. Closed campus
Attend school as
required by law.
Open campus as
approved by judge
Attend school
as required by
law.
Time Structure As required by Judge Participants will be
required to either attend
school, work or do
volunteer work at a
minimum of 15 hours per
week.
Participants will be
required to either
attend school, work or
do volunteer work a
minimum of 25 hours
per week.
Participants
will be
required to
either attend
school, work,
or do volunteer
work 32 hours
per week).
Individualized
Treatment
Participate in
treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider or
team if necessary.
Participate in treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider or
team if necessary.
Participate in
treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider or
team if necessary.
Participate in
treatment as
recommended
by treatment
provider or
team if
necessary.
Support
Groups
Attend support
groups as ordered by
judge.
Attend support groups as
ordered by judge.
Attend support groups
as ordered by judge.
Attend support
groups as
ordered by
judge.
Cognitive
Restructuring
Program
Attend as ordered by
judge.
Attend as ordered by
judge.
Attend as ordered by
judge.
Attend as
ordered by
judge.
CXXXII. CXXXIII.
CXXXIV.
CXXXV.
CXXXVI.
CXXXVII.
CXXXVIII.
CXXXIX.
CXL.
CXLI.
CXLII.
CXLIII.
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CXLIV. East Central Judicial District Drug Testing Procedures: CXLV.
CXLVI.
Drug testing is mandatory throughout the drug court program in order to monitor
participant’s compliance. The Path of the JDC determines the frequency of drug and
alcohol testing.
CXLVII.
A case aide will be assigned to each participant in juvenile drug court. The case aide will
primarily administer drug and alcohol tests; however, the participant’s probation officer
may also administer a drug/alcohol test at any time. Once a case aide has been assigned
to a participant they will meet with the participant, their family and the probation officer
for an intake in order to review the rules and the roles. This initial meeting will be
scheduled by the case aide. Case aides will conduct drug tests on a random basis. All
tests will be observed. The positive sample will be sent to the lab for further analysis.
The role of the case aide or probation officer that is obtaining the test is to observe the
participant providing the sample.
Participants are required to submit to drug testing on a regular basis to monitor progress.
The inability or refusal of a client to provide a sample will be reported as a positive test
and subject to sanctions by the judge.
Case aides will not provide information to the participants and their families as to possible
recommendations for the JDC participant.
Alcohol Testing:
JDC utilizes different types of testing for alcohol. Participants may be ordered to have a
MEMS machine which is located in the participant’s home or a participant may be
tested by an oral alcohol test. The probation officer will provide further information
if the participant is assigned the MEMS machine. The inability or refusal of a client
to provide a sample will be reported as a positive test and subject to sanctions by the
judge.
Curfew/Electronic Monitoring:
JDC utilizes various programs and devices to provide consistent and regular monitoring
of the participant’s compliance with the requirements set by the drug court. During
periods determined by drug court, a voice monitoring system, MEMS machine, GPS
system will monitor the participant’s location. If participant fails to check in, check-in
later, check-in from the wrong location, or does not check in properly, the juvenile court
officer will be notified immediately.
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Group Outings and Special Projects:
Participants may be required to participate in group outings and special projects under the
supervision of JDC personnel. Credit for community service hours may or may not be awarded
depending on the nature of the outing or project.
CXLVIII. CXLIX. CL. CLI. CLII. CLIII. CLIV. CLV. CLVI. CLVII. CLVIII. CLIX. CLX. CLXI. CLXII. CLXIII.
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CLXIV. CLXV. Forms
CLXVI. CLXVII. CLXVIII. CLXIX. CLXX. CLXXI. CLXXII. CLXXIII. CLXXIV. CLXXV. CLXXVI. CLXXVII. CLXXVIII. CLXXIX. CLXXX. CLXXXI. CLXXXII. CLXXXIII. CLXXXIV. CLXXXV. CLXXXVI. CLXXXVII. CLXXXVIII. CLXXXIX. CXC. CXCI. CXCII. CXCIII. CXCIV. CXCV. CXCVI. CXCVII. CXCVIII.
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Referring Court Officer: ___________________________Start Date: _________
Court Date: ____________________________
Fargo Juvenile Court Drug Court
Admission Criteria
Name ________________________________ DOB __________________________________
You must answer yes to all of the following for admission to Juvenile Drug Court
1. Is the Juvenile at least 14 years of age? (y) (n)
2. Is the Juvenile under the age of 17- 6 months? (y) (n)
3. Is the juvenile a resident of Cass County? (y) (n)
4. Is there a parent or legal guardian available to attend Court? (y) (n)
5. Is the juvenile and parent/legal guardian willing to sign (y) (n)
necessary paperwork?
6. Does the juvenile have a diagnosis of at least Substance use (y) (n)
Disorder-mild or its equivalent within the last six (6) months?
7. Has the Juvenile been in chemical treatment for at least (y) (n)
three (3) months in the past or are they presently in treatment?
8. Is the referral offense a delinquent charge? (y) (n)
9. Has the Juvenile previously been on formal supervised probation? (y) (n)
10. Is the Juvenile’s Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (y) (n)
score a High or Moderate?
You must answer no to all of the following for admission to Juvenile Drug Court unless
otherwise noted.
11. Has the juvenile been previously terminated with cause from
Juvenile Drug Court? (y) (n)
12. Is the current adjudicated charge one of the following: (y) (n)
-manslaughter
-aggravated assault
-arson involving an inhabited structure
-robbery
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-escape involving the use of a firearm, destructive device,
or other dangerous weapon
13. Is the juvenile currently being held in the detention center? (y) (n)
(can be admitted if both of the following questions are answered yes)
a. There is a parent/legal guardian available to release (y) (n)
the child to
b. The juvenile’s score on detention screening tool is (y) (n)
less than 13
14. Does the current offense involve a firearm or weapon? (y) (n)
(can be admitted if the answer to the following question is yes)
a. Do they score less than a 13 on the detention screening tool even
if they are not detained? (y) (n)
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You must answer yes to at least 1 of the following for admission to Juvenile Drug
Court
15. Has the juvenile been suspended or expelled from school at least (y) (n)
once in the last 3 months that school was in session?
16. Is the juvenile currently non-compliant with chemical (y) (n)
dependency recommendations for services?
17. Is the juvenile currently non-compliant with conditions (y) (n)
of probation?
18. Is the referring offense a 2nd
offense DUI (y) (n)
___ Juvenile qualifies for Drug Court
___Juvenile does not qualify for Drug Court
Court Officer completing the screen:_______________________________________
Is there space in the program? (y) (n)
Anticipated Start Date ______________________________________ CC. CCI. CCII. CCIII. CCIV.
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CCV. Court Officer: _____________________________ Court Date: _____________
CCVI. CCVII. JUVENILE DRUG COURT
CCVIII. Participant information
CCIX.
CCX. PERSONAL INFORMATION
CCXI.
CCXII.
CCXIII. Juvenile’s Name: _____________________________________ M: _______ F: _______
CCXIV.
CCXV. Address:
____________________________________________________________________________
CCXVI.
CCXVII. Home Phone #: __________________________ Cell Phone #: __________________________
CCXVIII.
CCXIX. DOB: ________________ Age: ___________ Ethnicity: ____________________
CCXX.
CCXXI. Employment: _________________________________ Work Phone: ___________________
CCXXII.
CCXXIII. School_____________________________________ IEP/504: Y____ N_____
CCXXIV.
CCXXV. Powerschool username: _________________________
CCXXVI.
CCXXVII. Password:_______________________
CCXXVIII.
CCXXIX. Community Service location (if none leave blank):_____________________________________
CCXXX.
CCXXXI. Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________ Home Phone: _______________
CCXXXII.
CCXXXIII. Address: ________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________
CCXXXIV.
CCXXXV. Employer________________________________________ Work Phone:_________________
CCXXXVI.
CCXXXVII. Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________ Home Phone: _______________
CCXXXVIII.
CCXXXIX. Address: _________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________
CCXL.
CCXLI. Employer: _______________________________________ Work hone:_________________
CCXLII.
CCXLIII.
CCXLIV. CRIMINAL HISTORY-Please attach a copy of their Juvenile History
CCXLV.
CCXLVI. New (arresting) Offense(s) or Charges being reviewed:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
CCXLVII.
CCXLVIII. Date of offense: ___________________________
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CCXLIX.
CCL. Were Drug(s) and/or Alcohol involved? Yes No Description: _____________________
CCLI.
CCLII.
CCLIII.
CCLIV. Comments____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
CCLV.
CCLVI. CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EVALUATION
CCLVII.
CCLVIII. Date juvenile received chemical dependency evaluation? ________________________________
CCLIX.
CCLX. Treatment Provider: ____________________________ Counselor: _____________________
CCLXI.
CCLXII. Diagnosis:
____________________________________________________________________________
CCLXIII.
CCLXIV.
____________________________________________________________________________
CCLXV.
CCLXVI. Treatment Recommendations:
____________________________________________________________________________
CCLXVII.
CCLXVIII. ______________________________________________________________________________
CCLXIX.
CCLXX. ______________________________________________________________________________
CCLXXI.
CCLXXII.
CCLXXIII. MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING
CCLXXIV.
CCLXXV. Has juvenile been evaluated for mental health concerns? Yes No
CCLXXVI.
CCLXXVII. Where and When?
___________________________________________________________________
CCLXXVIII.
CCLXXIX. Diagnosis:
__________________________________________________________________________
CCLXXX.
CCLXXXI. Has juvenile been recommended to take medication for these concerns? Yes No
CCLXXXII.
CCLXXXIII. What medication(s)?
__________________________________________________________________
CCLXXXIV.
CCLXXXV. Who was the physician?
_______________________________________________________________
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CCLXXXVI.
CCLXXXVII. Has the juvenile been hospitalized for mental health concerns? Yes No
CCLXXXVIII.
CCLXXXIX. FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
CCXC.
CCXCI. Does the juvenile reside in a home where one or more family members abuse mood altering
substances? Yes No
CCXCII.
CCXCIII. Has this concern been addressed in treatment services?
______________________________________
CCXCIV.
CCXCV. Do family members residing in the home have mental health
concerns?_______________________________
CCXCVI.
CCXCVII. Does either parent have Veterans or Military status? (This includes: National Guard, Reserves,
Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Marines, or any other branch of Military) Yes
No
CCXCVIII. If yes, which
branch?___________________________________________________________________
CCXCIX.
CCC. Comments:
_________________________________________________________________________
CCCI. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
CCCII. CCCIII. CCCIV. CCCV. CCCVI. CCCVII. CCCVIII. CCCIX. CCCX. CCCXI. CCCXII. CCCXIII. CCCXIV. CCCXV. CCCXVI. CCCXVII.
CCCXVIII. CCCXIX. CCCXX.
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CCCXXI.
CCCXXII. IN JUVENILE COURT, COUNTY OF CASS, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA CCCXXIII. I solemnly swear or affirm that I will not disclose, either by words or deeds, any information
which I learn in the course of drug court case presentations and that I keep confidential all drug court proceedings held in my presence.
CCCXXIV. CCCXXV. DATE: ____________________
CCCXXVI. CCCXXVII. _______________________________ ____________________________ CCCXXVIII. CCCXXIX. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXXX. CCCXXXI. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXXXII. CCCXXXIII. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXXXIV. CCCXXXV. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXXXVI. CCCXXXVII. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXXXVIII. CCCXXXIX. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXL. I agree to the above signed observing Juvenile Drug Court proceedings and I will keep
confidential all JDC information I learn in the course of presentations and all proceedings held in my presence.
CCCXLI. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXLII. CCCXLIII. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXLIV. CCCXLV. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXLVI. CCCXLVII. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCXLVIII. CCCXLIX. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCL. CCCLI. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCLII. CCCLIII. ________________________________ ____________________________ CCCLIV. This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by Federal confidentiality rules ( re CFR Part 2). The Federal
rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR Part 2. A general authorization of the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose. The Federal rules restrict any use of the information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse patient.
CCCLV. CCCLVI. CCCLVII. CCCLVIII. CCCLIX. CCCLX.
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
Progress Report
Name _________________________ /DOB/ _____________
Parents: ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(1) MEMS/Shadowtrack/Tracking: PATH 1 Week:
(2) CS Hours: Total Week:
(3) Drug Screens: Start Date:
(4) Appointments: Date of Last PATH Change:
Days of Sobriety:
Date Eligible for next PATH:
Reporting Period:
Treatment:
Court Officer:
Community Service:
Hours ordered due to violation:
Hours ordered to be completed since last court appearance:
Hours completed since last court appearance:
Hours remaining to complete community service:
Total hours worked:
School Status: N/A
Part time: Full time:
Case aide assigned:
Violations:
Drug Tests: THC, COC, AMP, OPI, OXY, BZO
Lab Results:
MEMS/Shadowtrack:
Violations:
Next Appointment:
Probation:
Treatment:
Detention Hours:
Curfew:
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**Requirements from last court appearance:
CCCLXI.
CCCLXII. **Recommendations for the next court appearance:
CCCLXIII.
*Community Service *Total Hours Sanctioned
*Total Hours Worked *Total Hours Remaining
*Positive Drug Screens *Admit/Deny
Judges Notes
CCCLXIV.
CCCLXV. Completed by:
Date completed: ___________________________________________
CCCLXVI.
Fish Bowl Bank
Date Incentive was drawn Incentive Drawn Date Incentive was used
Past Weekly Progress
Treatment Probation/Tracker School Incentive/Sanction
Week 1 * * * *
Week 2 * * * *
Week 3 * * * *
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CCCLXVII. DISTRICT COURT, JUVENILE, COUNTY OF CASS OF NORTH DAKOTA CCCLXVIII.
CCCLXIX.
CCCLXX. Date: _____________________________
CCCLXXI.
CCCLXXII. Present in Court: _________________________________________________________
CCCLXXIII.
CCCLXXIV. ORDERED CONDITIONS FOR NEXT COURT APPEARANCE: CCCLXXV. CCCLXXVI. SCHOOL: ______________________________________________________________________
CCCLXXVII.
CCCLXXVIII. JOB: ___________________________________________________________________________
CCCLXXIX.
CCCLXXX. COMMUNITY SERVICE: _________________________________________________________
CCCLXXXI.
CCCLXXXII. TREATMENT: __________________________________________________________________
CCCLXXXIII.
CCCLXXXIV. DRUG SCREENS: _______________________________________________________________
CCCLXXXV.
CCCLXXXVI. FAMILY: ______________________________________________________________________
CCCLXXXVII.
CCCLXXXVIII. PROBATION OFFICE CONTACTS: ________________________________________________
CCCLXXXIX.
CCCXC. OTHER: _______________________________________________________________________
CCCXCI.
CCCXCII. Appointment(s) this week:
CCCXCIII. CCCXCIV. Probation____________ (date) _______________________ (time) ______________
CCCXCV.
CCCXCVI. Treatment____________ (date) _______________________ (time) ______________
CCCXCVII.
CCCXCVIII. ____________________ (date) _______________________ (time) ______________
CCCXCIX.
CD. ____________________ (date) _______________________ (time) ______________
CDI. CDII. I WILL COMPLY WITH THE COURT ORDERED REQUIREMENTS:
CDIII. CDIV.
___________________________________________________
CDV. JUVENILE
CDVI.
CDVII.
CDVIII.
CDIX. NEXT COURT DATE: __________________________ TIME: _______________________
_____________________________________________
CDX. JUDGE/REFEREE CDXI.
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Sanctions & Incentives Rating & Review
Identify the following as incentive or sanction. Then rate them, 1 through 5, 1 being your least
favorite and 5 being your most favorite.
Incentive/Sanction Rating 1-5
Community Service _______________ ____________
Trollwood Play _______________ ____________
Red Hawks Game _______________ ____________
Nice Catch Award _______________ ____________
Fish Bowl _______________ ____________
Fargo Force Game _______________ ____________
Churches United CS _______________ ____________
Movie Events _______________ ____________
Home Detention _______________ ____________
No Friends _______________ ____________
Police Picnics _______________ ____________
Pancake Karnival CS _______________ ____________
School Detention _______________ ____________
Curfew Extensions _______________ ____________
GPS _______________ ____________
Best Kid _______________ ____________
Path Advancement _______________ ____________
Salvation Army Bell Ringing _______________ ____________
Ronald McDonald CS _______________ ____________
Detention Hours _______________ ____________
MEMS _______________ ____________
Essays _______________ ____________
No Phone _______________ ____________
Bowling _______________ ____________
Chocolate Fantasy _______________ ____________
Reading Essays in Court _______________ ____________
Give two ideas of incentives and two ideas for sanctions we do not currently use.
Give two examples of community service events that you would like to participate in.
How have your incentives and sanctions received, so far in the program, affected how you
will perform in the next Path?
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Participant’s Application for Path Advancement (Path 2)
CDXII. Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere "Yes" or "No" or "I don't know"
answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an
informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to move to the next path. Use extra
sheets of paper if necessary.
1. Name 3 goals you have met that justify your advancement to the next Path?
1.
2.
3.
2. How long have you been drug and alcohol free?
3. What are your goals for Path 2?
List at least three
4. How has Drug Court been helpful to you?
5. With respect to each area listed, what positive changes have been made by you? (address
each area listed below)
Home
School
Work
Friends
Family
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Treatment
6. What problems might you have in the next Path and how will you handle them?
How can the Drug Court team help?
7. Have you found employment or returned to school full time while in Path 1?
If yes, please provide details as to where and how often you are attending or scheduled.
If no, please inform us of your barriers to doing so.
Signature Date
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Parents Application for Path Advancement Path 2
CDXIII. Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere "Yes" or "No" or "I don't know"
answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an
informed decision on whether or not to grant your Childs request to move to the next path. Use
extra sheets of paper if necessary.
1. Why do you feel your child is ready to advance to Path 2?
2. How has your relationship changed since she/he has been involved in Drug Court?
3. What lifestyle changes has your child made since participating in Drug Court?
4. With respect to each area listed, what improvements do you feel your child has made?
Home
School
Work
Friends
Family
Treatment
5. In what areas do you feel you child continues to struggle and may need additional
support?
6. Do you have suggestions for the Drug Court team that might help your child? (i.e.
sanctions, rewards, limits)
Signature Date
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Participant’s Application for Path advancement (Path 3)
CDXIV. Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere "Yes" or "No" or "I don't know"
answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an
informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to move to the next path. Use extra
sheets of paper if necessary.
1. Name 3 goals you have met that justify your advancement to the next Path?
1.
2.
3.
2. What changes have you made to support your sobriety?
3. What are three goals for Path 3?
1.
2.
3.
4. What have you learned about yourself since being in the Drug Court program?
5. With respect to each area listed, what positive changes have been made by you? (address each
area listed below)
Home
School
Work
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Friends
Family
Treatment
6. What problems might you have in the next Path and how will you handle them?
How can the Drug Court team help?
7. Have you found employment or returned to school full time while in Path 2.
If yes, please provide details as to where and how often you are attending or scheduled.
If No, please inform us of your barriers to doing so.
Signature Date
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Parents Application for Path Advancement Path 3
CDXV. Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere "Yes" or "No" or "I don't know"
answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an
informed decision on whether or not to grant your Childs request to move to the next path. Use
extra sheets of paper if necessary.
1. Why do you feel your child is ready to advance to Path 3?
2. How has your relationship changed since she/he has been involved in Drug Court?
3. What changes has the family made to help your child’s sobriety and participation in the
program?
4. With respect to each area listed, what improvements do you feel your child has made:
Home
School
Work
Friends
Family
Treatment
5. In what areas do you feel you child continues to struggle and may need additional
support?
6. Do you have suggestions for the Drug Court team that might help your child? (i.e.
sanctions, rewards, limits)
___________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
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Participant’s Application for Path Advancement Path 4
Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere "Yes" or "No" or "I don't know"
answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an
informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to move to the next path. Use extra
sheets of paper if necessary.
1. Name 3 goals you have met that justify your advancement to Path 4?
1.
2.
3.
2. How have you continued to support the changes in your life in regards to your sobriety?
3. What are three goals you have for you future?
1.
2.
3.
4. What supports do you have that will continue to help you after completing the drug court
program?
How can the Drug Court team help?
A copy of your relapse prevention plan will need to be submitted to the team prior to
your graduation from the program
Signature Date
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Parents Application for Path Advancement Path 4
CDXVI. Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere "Yes" or "No" or "I don't know"
answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an
informed decision on whether or not to grant your Childs request to move to the next path. Use
extra sheets of paper if necessary.
CDXVII.
1. Why do you feel your child is ready to advance to Path 4?
2. How has your Child’s behaviors and attitude changed since participating in the Drug Court
program?
3. What changes has the family made to help your child’s sobriety after they successfully
complete the Drug Court Program?
4. Do you feel your child has made positive changes in their life that will support them
graduating from the Juvenile Drug Court program?
5. What changes do they need to continue to make to continue their sobriety?
6. Do you have suggestions for the Drug Court team that might be helpful for future
participants?
Signature Date
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State of North Dakota In Juvenile Court
County of Cass East Central Judicial District
In the Interest of ________________________, ) Order of Termination from Drug Court
A Minor Child. )
File No. 09-______-JV-_______
__________________________________________)
[¶1] The above-referenced minor child, having been ordered to participate in and successfully
complete the Cass County Juvenile Drug Court as a condition of his or her probation, and
the minor child having admitted to multiple violations of the directives, rules and
policies of the of juvenile drug court; or
the court having found, after notice to all parties and the right to be heard, that the
minor child committed multiple violations of the directives, rules and policies of
the juvenile drug court; and
the Court finding that successful completion of the Cass County Juvenile Drug Court by the
minor child is not possible and the minor child’s continued participation in the program is not in
the minor child’s best interests and would be detrimental to the remaining participants; now
therefore
[¶2] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED that ______________________________,
a minor child, be, and the same hereby is, TERMINATED WITH CAUSE from the Cass County
Juvenile Drug Court Program.
[¶3] Dated: __________________.
By the Court:
__________________________________________
The Honorable Steven E. McCullough
Judge of the District Court
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CDXVIII. APPENDIX C
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CDXIX. North Central Judicial District
CDXX. Juvenile Drug Court Program
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REQUIRED ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Path 1
Minimum of 4
weeks
Path 2 Minimum of 3
months
Path 3 Minimum of 3
months
Path 4 Minimum of 2
months
Drug Court
Review
Hearings
One per week.
One per week or as
determined by the
JDC team.
One per week or as
determined by the
JDC team.
Every other week or
as determined by the
JDC team.
Alcohol/Drug
Screens
Obtain baseline if
necessary. Minimum
of two drug and
alcohol
screens/week.
Minimum of two
drug and alcohol
screens/week.
Minimum of two
drug and alcohol
screens/week.
Minimum of two
drug and alcohol
screens/week.
Clean Tests to
advance to next
Path
Must have four
consecutive weeks
of clean tests.
Must have four
consecutive weeks
of clean tests.
Must have six
consecutive weeks
of clean tests.
Must have eight
consecutive weeks
of clean tests in
order to graduate
from JDC program.
MEMS Unit Used during entire
path.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
Probation
Contact
One personal
contact/week.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
Tracking/EMS
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
Emails, Texts
and Phone calls
One email, text or
phone message to
your probation
officer every Sunday
night summarizing
what you did over
the entire weekend.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
Parental/ Court
Approved
Individual
Involvement
Parents and or court
approved individuals
will participate in
orientation, attend
weekly JDC review
hearings, complete
path applications
with participant, and
drive participants to
and from court
approved activities
including treatment
and family therapy.
Parents and or court
approved individuals
will participate in
orientation, attend
weekly JDC review
hearings, complete
path applications
with participant, and
drive participants to
and from court
approved activities
including treatment
and family therapy.
Parents and or court
approved individuals
will participate in
orientation, attend
weekly JDC review
hearings, complete
path applications
with participant, and
drive participants to
and from court
approved activities
including treatment
and family therapy.
Parents and or court
approved individuals
will participate in
orientation, attend
weekly JDC review
hearings, complete
path applications
with participant, and
drive participants to
and from court
approved activities
including treatment
and family therapy.
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Court
Approved
Community
Service/Positive
Activity Hours
(CS/PA)
Participant must
complete a
minimum of 20 hrs
of court approved
CS/PA hours while
in the program. In
path 1, participant
must complete eight
CS/PA activity
hours before
advancing to next
path.
Participant must
have a balance of no
more than 20 hours
of court approved
CS/PA hours before
advancing to next
path.
Participant must
have ALL court
approved CS/PA
hours completed
before advancing to
next path.
Due to being a role
model in the
program for other
JDC participants,
participant should
not acquire any
CS/PA hours,
however, if a
situation arises
where CS/PA hours
are assessed, all
hours need to be
completed before
participant can
graduate from JDC
program.
Restitution
As ordered by judge. As ordered by the
judge.
As ordered by the
judge.
As ordered by the
judge.
School
Attendance
Required Required Required Required
Educational
Classes
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
As ordered by the
JDC team.
Individual
Treatment
Will follow the
recommendations of
Chemical
Dependency
Evaluation and
active treatment
provider.
Will follow the
recommendations of
Chemical
Dependency
Evaluation and
active treatment
provider.
Will follow the
recommendations of
Chemical
Dependency
Evaluation and
active treatment
provider.
Will follow the
recommendations of
Chemical
Dependency
Evaluation and
active treatment
provider.
Curfew 7:00pm every night. 9:00pm every night. 10:00pm every
night.
As determined by
JDC team.
Employment Discretion of the
JDC team.
Discretion of the
JDC team.
Discretion of the
JDC team.
Discretion of the
JDC team.
Path
Advancement
Applications
Must complete
application and
answer all questions
completely. JDC
team may return the
application back to
participant or parent
if answers are not
acceptable to JDC
team members.
Must complete
application and
answer all questions
completely. JDC
team may return the
application back to
participant or parent
if answers are not
acceptable to JDC
team members.
Must complete
application and
answer all questions
completely. JDC
team may return the
application back to
participant or parent
if answers are not
acceptable to JDC
team members.
Reports Must complete a one
page report on what
participant expects
to get out of the JDC
program.
As determined by
JDC team.
As determined by
JDC team.
Must complete a
report (one month
prior to JDC
graduation date) on
why participant
thinks he/she is
ready to graduate
from JDC Program.
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CDXXI. North Central Judicial District Drug Testing Procedures:
CDXXII. The North Central District will use a variety of drug testing methods (depending upon the
circumstances of each drug court participant). Case aides will be trained on the appropriate
collection procedures by the agency providing the tracking services. Any further questions shall
be directed to the JDC court officer.
CDXXIII.
CDXXIV. The case aide will complete all appropriate paperwork, as required by the laboratory and
send the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. It is imperative to send all samples in as
quickly as possible so the results will be sent back to the court in a timely manner.
CDXXV.
CDXXVI. The client will be allowed 20 minutes to produce a urine sample (UA). If a UA cannot be
obtained, the case aide may utilize a saliva test. Drug court prefers to receive a UA on a
participant but also realizes there may be times when a participant cannot produce a sample. A
UA should be attempted first; do not let the participant dictate what type of test they want to
take.
CDXXVII.
CDXXVIII. The case aide will meet with the family of the participant as well as the court officer for
initial contact and intake in order to review roles. The case aides will conduct alcohol and drug
testing on a RANDOM basis. RANDOM is defined as unscheduled AND at various times
throughout the week. The case aide should always keep the client guessing as to when the case
aide may arrive for a test. The case aides should change the times and days they go to the
client’s home each week. The participant and case aide must be of the same gender and all drug
and alcohol tests are to be observed by the case aide.
CDXXIX.
CDXXX. The case aide is not allowed to conduct drug tests at the participant’s school or place of
employment without permission from the court. Case aides are NOT to provide information to
the participants and their families as to possible recommendations from the court. Case aides
shall conduct curfew checks in person at random and unscheduled times during the week. It is
the responsibility of the participant to provide a weekly activities schedule to the court officer
and case aide and to notify them of any changes. Failure to provide a schedule may result in a
sanction.
CDXXXI.
CDXXXII. It is not the role of the case aide to follow-up on whether or not the participant is
completing all of the court recommendations. If the case aide has concerns, the case aide is to
document the information and it will be staffed with the drug court team. Case aides are
welcome to attend the drug court team meetings prior to court and are also welcomed to stay for
court. The JDC coordinator will notify all case aides of the court ordered testing requirements,
curfew times and anything else pertinent to the participant via email each week. The email will
be sent to the designated case aide after court has adjourned.
CDXXXIII.
CDXXXIV. Case aides are not to call the court officer at home unless a CRISIS situation arises. If a
case aide is in doubt about what a crisis situation is, then they need to contact their immediate
supervisor.
CDXXXV.
CDXXXVI.
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CDXXXVII. Special Projects:
CDXXXVIII.
CDXXXIX. North Central Judicial District has special projects that are conducted throughout the
year. These special projects are meant to make our community a better place to live. All
participants are expected to participate in these projects.
North Central Judicial District provides a social skills program through a private
contractor. The social skills program will help drug court participants achieve opportunity,
freedom, and self-respect by using education and interventions that motivate and create positive
change. Some of the materials will be utilized from the Why Try Program founded by Christian
Moore, LDCSW. The participants are required to attend a minimum of two monthly sessions.
CDXL.
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Forms
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Participant Rules for Electronic Home Monitoring (EMS) and House Arrest
Electronic Home Monitoring:
1. You are not allowed to have friends over.
2. You must stay in your house unless specific permission has been given by the Juvenile Drug Court judge or your probation officer. Unless the Juvenile Drug Court judge orders otherwise, you are to attend school, treatment, probation appointments and drug court hearings.
3. You must keep equipment operational. The equipment must remain plugged into the electrical outlet designated by the tracking team member. The equipment must also stay connected to the phone line designated by the tracking team member. Phone lines should be kept clear from Internet interference.
4. The ankle bracelet must be worn at all times.
5. Tampering or damage to the equipment may result in legal charges as well as being held financially responsible for lost or damaged equipment.
House Arrest:
1. You are not allowed to have friends over
2. You must stay in your house unless specific permission has been given by the Juvenile Drug Court Judge or your probation officer. Unless Juvenile Drug Court Judge orders otherwise, you are to attend school, treatment, probation appointments and drug court hearings.
By signing this document you state that you fully understand the rules of
Electronic Home Monitoring and House Arrest. Willful disobedience of these
rules may result in a Pick- Up and Hold Order being issued.
Participant Signature: _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________
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Weekly Progress Report (Presented by participant)
Name:___________________________________________ Date:_________________
Please list each class in school and what your current grade is in that class:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
How many tardies have you had this week?____ Unexcused Absences:__________
Excused Absences:____________ What were the reasons for the above absences or tardies?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Did you have favorable treatment sessions or non-favorable treatment sessions this week? Why?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
What was one positive activity that you did with your family this week?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
What was one activity you did with your friends this week?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Last time I used was? (Specific Date): ______________________________________
Name one good deed or choice that you made this week:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Requests:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Incentive Program Requests:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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Participant Weekly Requirements
Date: _________________
Name: __________________________________ Week: ___________ of Path:
____________
Parents:
________________________________________________________________________
Probation Officer: ________________________ Date of Last Path Change:
__________________
Treatment Requirements:
Treatment Provider: ____________________________________________
Meeting Times: ________________________________________________
Curfew:
Sunday-Thursday: _________________________ Fri. & Sat:
______________________
Community Service:
Balance from previous week: ________________hrs.
Hours completed this week: _________________hrs. Balance:
_____________hrs.
Hours added this week: _____________________hrs.
Reason:
___________________________________________________________________
Points cashed in to eliminate c/s hours: 200 points/hour:
______________________________________________________________________________
New Balance: _________hrs.
Requirements for next court appearance:
$ Clean drug and alcohol tests
$ Attend School (if applicable) and treatment. Be on time.
$ Send your probation officer 2-3 emails/texts/phone calls per week.
Other Requirements:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Next Drug Court Appearance: ______________________________________
I will comply with the Court ordered requirements: _____________________________________ Participant Signature
I have reviewed the above-matter with my child:
_________________________________________
Parent’s Signature
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
NORTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
WARD COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA
______________________________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT’S APPLICATION FOR PATH II OR III APPLICATION
______________________________________________________________________________
ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere “yes” or “No” or “I don’t know” answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer, so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to move to the next path. Use extra sheets of paper if necessary.
1. What was the charge that led to you being court ordered into the Juvenile Drug Court Program?
2. Why did you commit the offense in #1?
3. With regard to #1, given what you’ve learned so far in Juvenile Drug Court, what would your decision be if you had to do it all over again? Be specific.
4. What have you accomplished in your current path that justifies your advancement to the next Path?
5. How long have you been alcohol and drug free? Specific Date:
Since: ______________________
___________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Date
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
PARENT’S APPLICATION FOR CHILD’S PATH ADVANCEMENT
PATH II AND PATH III
Child’s Name: Date______________________
Please attach answers to a separate sheet if necessary.
1. Is your child ready to advance to the next Path? Why or why not?
2. What lifestyle changes has your child made since participating in Juvenile Drug Court?
3. With respect to each area listed, what improvements do you feel need to be made by your
child:
A. Home
B. School
C. Work
D. Friends
E. Family
F. Treatment
4. List at least two accomplishments your child has made since entering Drug Court:
A.
B.
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5. Do you have any suggestions for the drug court team that might help your child? (i.e.
sanctions, rewards, limits)
6. What actions/events have taken place that show your relationship is improving with your
child?
_______________________________ __________________________
Signature of Parent Signature of Parent
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
NORTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
WARD COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA
_________________________________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT’S APPLICATION FOR ADVANCEMENT TO PATH IV
______________________________________________________________________________
RECOVERY PLAN
What were some of the reasons you used chemicals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How do you intend to deal with those reasons without using chemicals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How have your attitude/behaviors changed toward using since you entered treatment/drug court?
1.
2.
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How have your attitude/behaviors changed toward responsibility since you entered treatment/drug court?
1.
2.
How have your attitude/behaviors changed towards respect since you entered treatment/drug court?
1.
2.
How have your attitude/behaviors changed towards honesty since you entered treatment/drug court.
1.
2.
Here are the reasons why I wish to stay sober:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How many of your “old using friends” are you still associating with? ________ friends out of
__________ friends.
1. Describe two friends you have who support your sobriety?
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2. Describe how each friend supports your sobriety:
Friend 1:
Friend 2:
The five things I'm going to do to remain chemically free are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The five ways my family can help me to remain chemically free are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Graduation:
*** When a graduation date has been set for you, the drug court team will ask you to prepare a full page
hand written report on why you feel you are ready to graduate from the Juvenile Drug Court Program.
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Drug Court Keywords to Success Project
CHARACTER - It’s what you do when no one is watching.
I. Introduction:
I am a big believer in the power of words. Single words can speak more than any lengthy speech or
lecture. I want you to picture yourself doing these words: having passion, striving for excellence,
working toward recovery. These words will help you focus on your goals. Ask yourself, how do our
brains assign meaning to a particular word? Many of us would respond by reciting a dictionary
definition, what the word signifies, its pronunciation, and what it means to us today. The dictionary is a
great thing to study if you want to learn how to use words in sentences, paragraphs, and speeches.
Remember, however, that you are only borrowing these words. This project is not about merely
borrowing or using words, it is about owning them.
To incorporate these words into your own life, merely memorizing a definition is not enough.
Anyone, through enough practice and repetition, can recite the definitions to countless words. But for
those words to become instinct, part of the person you are, requires understanding. Your assignment is to
take the word, give a brief definition and offer a story from your own life to accompany the word. The
story should be about how that word played a key role in your life. As you look into the past and pay
attention to your present, your image of the word will become a story from your own life experiences. In
short, what does the word mean to you, not just its definition, but what does the word really mean to you.
Use a story from your life to demonstrate its meaning. The goal is that when you talk about these
important words, that they become yours. That those words belong to you, that you practice and live
them. I hope that you will find these words as powerful as I do, that you will believe in them, and, most
of all, that you believe in yourselves and your extraordinary abilities and opportunities.
III. Benefit: A better understanding of the word, life, and yourself. Credit for minimum of 2 hours
of community service and/or other incentive given at discretion of the judge.
“Write your own story, don’t let others or substances write it for you!”
“If you are tired of the same old story, turn some pages!” REO Speedwagon
II. Assignment (typed, single spaced, one-inch margins):
One line dictionary definition of the word at the top of the page and a one page report about the word and what it
means to you. If you have one, use a story from your life to demonstrate the meaning of the word to you. Must
turn in by Wednesday of next court week or face a sanction.
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CDXLI. APPENDIX D
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Program
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REQUIRED ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMPONENTS CDXLII.
CDXLIII.
Path 1
Minimum of
two weeks.
Path 2
Minimum of
four weeks.
Path 3
Minimum of
eight weeks.
Path 4
Minimum of
10 weeks.
Path 5
Minimum of 12
weeks.
Drug Court
Review Hearings
One per week. One per week. One per week One per week
unless pass
given by
judge.
As ordered by
judge.
Treatment Participant will get
an alcohol/drug
evaluation, if not
yet completed, and
participate in
treatment as
recommended by
evaluator.
Participant
will
participate in
treatment as
recommended
by treatment
provider.
Participant
will
participate in
treatment as
recommended
by treatment
provider.
Must attend
Youth
Cognitive
Program and
submit a one
page report.
Participant
will
participate in
treatment as
recommended
by treatment
provider.
Participant will
participate in
treatment/support
as recommended
by treatment
provider.
Parental
Involvement
Parents will
participate in
orientation, JDC
hearings, and
alcohol/drug
evaluation with
participant.
Parents will also be
expected to
participate in a
family assessment
if appropriate.
Parents will
participate in
JDC hearings.
Parents will
also be
expected to
attend family
therapy if
appropriate.
Parents will
participate in
JDC hearings.
Parents will
also be
expected to
attend family
therapy if
appropriate.
Parents will
participate in
JDC hearings.
Parents will
also be
expected to
attend family
therapy if
appropriate.
Parents will
participate in JDC
hearings. Parents
will also be
expected to attend
family therapy if
appropriate.
Probation Contact One contact per
week.
One contact
per week.
One contact
per week.
One contact
per week.
One or less
contact per week.
Alcohol/Drug
Screens
Subject to random
testing.
Most recent drug
screen must be
clean.
Subject to
random
testing.
Four
consecutive
clean weeks
required to
advance.
Subject to
random
testing.
Four
consecutive
clean weeks
required to
advance.
Subject to
random
testing.
Maintain
sobriety.
Subject to
random testing.
Maintain
sobriety.
Tracking/Electronic
Monitoring (EMS)
Subject to random
tracking. No EMS
unless used as
sanction.
Subject to
random
tracking. No
EMS unless
used as
sanction.
Subject to
random
tracking. No
EMS unless
used as
sanction.
Subject to
random
tracking. No
EMS unless
used as
sanction.
Subject to
random tracking,
but less
frequently than
the previous
paths.
School Attendance
Required unless
ordered otherwise.
Participant will use
“passport” to keep
JDC team
informed of school
work progress.
Required
unless ordered
otherwise.
Participant
will use
“passport” to
keep JDC
team
Required
unless
ordered
otherwise.
Participant
will use
“passport” to
keep JDC
Required
unless
ordered
otherwise.
Participant
will use
“passport” to
keep JDC
Required unless
ordered
otherwise.
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informed of
school work
progress.
team
informed of
school work
progress.
team
informed of
school work
progress.
Community Service
(CS)
CS may be used as
a sanction for
noncompliance.
CS fee must
be paid.
Participate in
Community
Team
Projects.
CS may be
used as a
sanction or
incentive.
Complete
initial 20
hours of CS.
Participate in
Community
Team
Projects.
CS may be
used as a
sanction or
incentive.
Participate in
Community
Team
Projects.
CS may be
used as a
sanction or
incentive.
Participate in
Community
Team Projects.
CS may be used
as a sanction or
incentive.
Curfew Home Detention
with EMS.
7:00 p.m. or
as ordered by
the judge.
9:00 p.m. or
as ordered by
the judge.
Four
consecutive
weeks of no
violations to
advance.
As ordered by
the judge.
As ordered by the
judge.
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CDXLIV. Forms
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Northeast Judicial District
Juvenile Drug Court
Mission Statement
“To “reduce juvenile delinquency and substance abuse by referring
youth who are less likely to achieve a positive result in traditional juvenile court, into a treatment court which holds them
accountable and emphasizes personal responsibility.”
On ___________________ (date), I ____________________________________, acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Drug Court Participant’s
Handbook. I agree to comply with the provisions of the Handbook and I understand that any violation of those provisions will be subject to sanctions
by the Juvenile Drug Court. I further understand that the provisions of the Handbook may be changed from time to time. I understand that I must comply with any changes in the provisions commencing immediately after my
appearance in Juvenile Drug Court.
On _________________ (date), I, ______________________________________________
acknowledge that I have [Parent/guardian signature(s)]
received a copy of the Drug Court Participant’s Handbook. I understand my
role. I further understand that the provisions of the Handbook may be changed from time to time and I will be notified of all changes.
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Weekly Progress Report
Name: ___________ OB:______________ Started:_____________ Date: _____________
Path: ______ Week Completed: ___________ Curfew: ____________
Activity To Earn Earned Comments
Drug Testing
- all clean tests
15
Curfew/EMS - met all expectations 15
Treatment Programs 15
School--Perfect Attendance – Grade-,
- no tardies
10
Probation Meeting 10
Community Service Goal Met/
10
Parent in Court 10
Proper Court Appearance
- attire – attitude – on time
5
Other Programs or projects
- attended as required
10
Total This Week 100
Additional comments/requests:
Total points to date: _____________ + _____________ = ______
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Incentive Points
1. A maximum of 100 points can be earned weekly by complying with all
weekly requirements.
2. When earning points in each category on the progress report, it is either All or
NONE.
3. Only one incentive purchase per week. No splitting points for numerous purchases.
4. The points earned each week are at the judgement of the JDC team and are non-
negotiable.
5. You may not donate/give your points to other participants.
Examples:
Go first at next court hearing and leave early 100 points
Two hour community service reduction 200 points
One hour curfew extension (after Path 1)(one day) 300 points
Two hour curfew extension (after Path 1)(one day) 500 points
Overnight stay at a friend’s house (Path 3 or higher) 600 points
GIFT CARDS:
$10 gift card 200 points
$15 gift card 300 points
$20 gift card 400 points
$25 gift card 500 points
$50 gift card 1000 points
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Participant Weekly Juvenile Drug Court Requirements
Name: ______________________________________________________
Parents/Guardian ______________________________________________________________
Path Level: _____________Week: ___________Date: _______________ Curfew: ___________
Comments:
- ORDERED CONDITIONS for next JDC Court/Hearing -
School: _________________________________________________________________________
Treatment: ______________________________________________________________
Community Service: ___________________________________________________________
Family: ________________________________________________________________________
Probation: ________________________________________________________
Employment: __________________________________________________________________
Other: __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Next JDC Hearing Appearance: ______________________________________
I will comply with the Court ordered requirements:
_____________________________________
Participant Signature
________________________________ _________________________________________
Judge’s Signature Parent’s Signature
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Northeast Judicial Juvenile Drug Court
Participant Rules for Electronic Monitoring
Electronic Monitoring:
1. You must keep equipment operational. The equipment must remain plugged into the
electrical outlet and connected to the phone line arranged by the court officer and/or
equipment facilitator.
2. The ankle bracelet must be worn at all times. Tampering of the ankle bracelet is NOT
allowed.
3. The cost to repair or replace any damaged or lost equipment will be the responsibility of
the client and their family.
Under Home Detention:
Unless the Juvenile Drug Court Judge orders otherwise, you are to be at home except
to attend the following: school, treatment, probation appointments, and drug court
hearings.
While not under Home Detention:
Unless the Juvenile Drug Court Judge orders otherwise, you are to be at home by
your given curfew except to attend the following: treatment, work, or community
team projects.
By signing this document you state that you understand the rules of Electronic Monitoring.
Willful disobedience of these rules may result in a violation which could result in a Pick-
Up-And Hold Order being issued.
__________________________________ __________________________________
Participant Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date
_________________________________
Court Officer Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Expectations for Juvenile Drug Court As the parent/guardian of the child participating in the Juvenile Drug Court Program, I agree that I will do the following:
1. I have received, and agree to read, the Participant Handbook. I will ask questions of the drug court team if there is anything in the Handbook which I do not understand.
2. Report any/all violations by my child of the drug court rules and regulations to my
child’s court officer. (examples: late for curfew, unruly behavior, etc.)
3. Report any/all medications that my child is taking to the drug court coordinator or my child’s court officer prior to my child’s first appearance in drug court.
4. Report any/all changes made to medications my child is taking no later than 4:30 pm the following business day.
5. Notify the court officer of any phone or address change of either myself and/or my
child.
6. Unless it is unavoidable, attend all drug court sessions, and notify the drug court officer in advance if I am unable to attend.
7. Comply with case aides and home checks.
I understand that should I fail to comply with these requirements, I could be held in contempt of court and penalized as provided by law. ___________________________________________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date ___________________________________________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE This form will only be used as a reference to help the drug court team get to know you better. Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone Numbers (Home) _____________(Dad cell)_________________(Mom cell)_____________(Your cell)____________ Age: ______ Grade in School: ___________________ Employed? ______Yes _____No If yes, where? How long have you worked there? What are your responsibilities? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anticipated date of your HS graduation? ______________________________________________________________________ What are your plans after you complete high school? ________________________________________________________ What would your dream job be? _______________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a savings account? ________________ Do you have a checking account? _______________________ Do you have a driver’s license: _________________ Are you interested in earning one? _____________________ ** Mark the ones you have participated in with an X.
** Mark the ones you would like to know more about with a check mark Soccer Girls Fastpitch Basketball Drama Creative Writing
Dance Cheerleading Golf Speech National Honor
Society Football Hockey Track Band Yearbook
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Tennis Volleyball Wrestling Choir Publications
Martial Arts Weight Lifting Cross Country Baseball Student Congress
Skating Student Council Spanish Club TV Productions JROTC
SADD FBLA Skills USA DECA Strings
What are your hobbies or what do you like to do for fun? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are some things you’d like to learn more about? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What is your best quality and why? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your favorite subjects in school? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your least favorite subjects and why? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who is your favorite teacher and why? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is your favorite thing to do with your family? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your favorite? Color ________________________________ Song ________________________________________________________________________________________ Movie _______________________________________________________________________________________ Model of car or truck______________________________________________________________________ Place to eat _________________________________________________________________________________ Food ________________________________________________________________________________________ Memory _____________________________________________________________________________________ What is your most cherished possession and why? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you like most about yourself and why? ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you like least about yourself and why? _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you currently involved or had involvement in any of the following? Alcoholics Anonymous or AL Anon ______________________________ Church or Youth groups ________________________________________
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AWANA __________________________________________________________ Amachi ______________________________________________________________________________________ Boys/Girls Scouts ____________________________________________________________________________ Salvation Army _______________________________________________________________________________ List the people below who are most mentoring and supportive in your life: Family: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Friends: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Participant Path Advancement Application
Path 1 to Path 2
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________________________ ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please complete this form prior to court hearing. You are responsible for having this completed form and your Parent Path Advancement request into the juvenile offices before the time the JDC team meets. (3:00 pm Thursday).
Please answer all questions as completely as possible. A mere “yes” or “no” or “I don’t know” response will not be acceptable. Explain your answer in full and complete sentences, so the JDC team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to move to the next Path. If needed, use additional paper for a complete explanation. 1. What was the charge that led you to being involved with the Juvenile Drug Court Program? 2. Talk about why you committed the offense in question #1. 3. With regard to #1, what would you do differently if you were to replay the situation? (Be clear) 4. Why do you think the JDC team should let you advance to the next Path?
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Parent’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement
Path 1 to Path 2
Participant’s Name: ________________________________ Date: ______________________________ 1. What improvements/accomplishments have you observed in your child in the following areas? Please give a full and clear description. No one word answers please. a. Home b. School c. Work d. Friends e. Family f. Treatment 2. What are two things you would like to see your child working harder on and/or learn from involvement in this process? 3. What suggestions do you have that might help the JDC team work with your child? Signature: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Mother/Guardian Father/Guardian
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Participant’s Path Advancement Application
Path 2 to Path 3
Name: _______________________________________________ Date” ___________________ ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please complete this form prior to court hearing. You are responsible for submitting this completed form along with your Parent Path Advancement request to the juvenile office before 3:00 pm, Thursday. Please answer all questions as completely as possible. A mere “yes” or “no” or “I don’t know” response will not be acceptable. Explain your answer in full and complete sentences, so the JDC team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request. If needed, use additional paper for a complete explanation. 1. Describe what steps you take to stay clean and sober during stressful times. 2. What have you learned about yourself since entering the Juvenile Drug Court Program? (Be specific.) 3. How long have you been alcohol and drug free? _________________________________________ Name at least one thing that has helped you meet your goal of being sober. 4. Why do you think the team should grant your request to advance to the next Path?
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Parent’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement
Path 2 to Path 3
Participant’s Name: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________ 1. What improvements/accomplishments have you observed in your child in the following areas? Please give a full and clear description. No one word answers please. a. Home b. School c. Work d. Friends e. Family f. Treatment 2. What are two things you would like to see your child working harder on and/or learn from involvement in this process? 3. What suggestions do you have for the drug court team that would benefit your child’s success while in the JDC Program? Signature(s): _________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Mother/Guardian Father/Guardian
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Participant Application for Child’s Path Advancement
Path 3 to Path 4
Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please complete this form prior to court hearing. You are responsible for submitting this completed form along with your Parent Path Advancement request to the juvenile office before the 3:00 pm, Thursday. Please answer all questions. The information should be things you have discussed in your treatment. Explain your answers in full and complete sentences. This will provide the JDC team the ability to make an informed decision or whether or not to grant your request. If needed, use additional paper for a complete explanation. 1. What were some of the reasons you used chemicals? 2. Give 5 reasons why you wish to stay sober. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3. How has your attitude/behavior changed since you entered treatment? 4. In detail, explain one accomplishment you are proud of in your life and why? (use back of paper)
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Parent’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement
Path 3 to Path 4
Participant’s Name: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________ 1. What improvements/accomplishments have you observed in your child in the following areas? Please give a full and clear description. No one word answers please. a. Home b. School c. Work d. Friends e. Family f. Treatment 2. What are two things you would like to see your child working hard on and/or learn from involvement in this process? 3. What suggestions do you have for the drug court team that would benefit your child’s success in the JDC Program? Signature(s): _________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Mother/Guardian Father/Guardian
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Participant Application for Child’s Path Advancement
Path 4 to Path 5
Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Your application to Path 5 is different than other Path applications. This Path application will be presented to the JDC team. Your parent/guardian will also participate in the presentation. You may use whatever means you wish to help you communicate you information (verbal speech, power point presentation, poster, piece of art, etc.) You must use full sentences, complete thoughts, accurate descriptions, etc. Through your presentation, you will be expected to answer the following questions. 1. What is your continued recovery plan?
How do you plan to continue to remain drug and alcohol free? Has that plan changed since you worked through this in your treatment? If so, how?
2. What are your personal goals for the future (school, work, family, college, community contributions, dreams, etc.)?
How will you achieve these goals? 3. What adults that are not in your immediate family, do you have that will support you?
What is your relationship with them? For your parent/guardian to answer: How will you specifically support your child over the next six months?
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Parent’s Application for Child’s Path Advancement
Path 4 to Path 5
Participant’s Name: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________ 1. What improvements/accomplishments have you observed in your child in the following areas? Please give a full and clear description. No one word answers please. a. Home b. School c. Work d. Friends e. Family f. Treatment 2. What are two things you would like to see your child working hard on and/or learn from involvement in this process? 3. What suggestions do you have for the drug court team that would benefit your child’s success in the JDC Program? Signature(s): _________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Mother/Guardian Father/Guardian
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Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court Path 5
VOLUNTEER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 1. List your idea: 2. What are the steps to attain your idea? 3. Who will benefit from your volunteer project? 4. What supplies will be needed? 5. Date of the project:
** Deadline for project is between week 4 and week 8 of Path 5**
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CDXLV. Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court CDXLVI. GRADUATION APPLICATION
ATTENTION APPLICANT: This form and your parent’s form must be at the Juvenile Court Office before 3:00 pm, the week before you wish to graduate. Please answer all questions using full sentences, clear thoughts, provide examples, ideas, and personalize your answers. Explain your answers so the JDC team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request for graduation. (Your writing should not be limited to these few example questions. If needed, use additional paper.) Tell us about your experience while in the JDC Program.
What did you like and dislike about the program? Who were your biggest supporters throughout the program? Who will support you
and your sobriety after the JDC Program (family and non-family)? What changes have you seen in yourself since being in the JDC Program? Why do you think you are ready to graduate from the JDC Program? What has been the biggest challenge for you through this process and how did you
work through it?
CDXLVII. CDXLVIII. CDXLIX. CDL. CDLI. CDLII.
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INCIDENTAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE AWARENESS CONTRACT
Recent advances in the science of alcohol detection in urine have greatly increased the ability to
detect even trace amounts of alcohol consumption. In addition, these tests are capable of
detecting alcohol ingestion for significantly longer periods of time after drinking. Due to the
sensitivity of the tests, exposure to non-beverage alcohol sources can result in detectible levels of
alcohol in rare circumstances. In order to preserve the integrity of drug court testing, it has
become necessary for us to restrict and/or ADVISE drug court participants regarding the use of
certain alcohol-containing products.
It is YOUR responsibility to limit your exposure to the products and substances detailed below
that contain ethyl alcohol. It is YOUR responsibility to read product labels, to know what is
contained in the products you use and consume and to stop and read the label BEFORE you use
them. Use of products detailed below is in violation of your JDC Contract and will NOT be
allowed as an excuse for a positive test result. When in doubt, don’t use, consume or apply
such products.
Cough syrups and other liquid medications: Drug court participants have always been
prohibited from using alcohol containing cough/cold syrups, such as Nyquil. Other cough syrup
brands and numerous other liquid medications, rely upon ethyl alcohol as a solvent. Drug court
participants required to read product labels carefully to determine if they contain ethyl alcohol
(ethanol). All prescription and over-the-counter medications should be reviewed with your case
manager before use. Information on the composition of prescription medications should be
available upon request from your pharmacist. Non-alcohol containing cough and cold remedies
are readily available at most pharmacies and major retail stores.
Non-Alcoholic beer and wine: Although legally considered non-alcoholic (NA), NA beers
(O’Douls, Sharps, etc.) do contain a residual amount of alcohol that may result in a positive test
result for alcohol, if consumed. Drug court participants are not permitted to ingest NA beer or
NA wine.
Food and other ingestible products: There are numerous other consumable products that
contain ethyl alcohol that could result in a positive test for alcohol. Flavoring extracts, such as
vanilla or almond extract, and liquid herbal extracts (such as Ginko Biloba), could result in a
positive screen for alcohol or its breakdown products. Food cooked with wine, and flambe
dishes (alcohol poured over a food and ignited such as cherries jubilee, baked Alaska) must be
avoided. Read carefully the labels on any liquid herbal or homeopathic remedy and do not ingest
if questionable.
Mouthwash and Breath Strips: Most mouthwashes (Listermint, Cepacol, etc.) and other
breath freshening products contain ethyl alcohol. The use of mouthwashes containing ethyl
alcohol can produce a positive test result. READ product labels to discern whether a mouthwash
product contains ethyl alcohol. Use of ethyl alcohol-containing mouthwashes and breath strips
by drug court participants is not permitted. Non-alcohol mouthwashes are readily available and
are an acceptable alternative. If you have questions about a particular product, ask BEFORE
using.
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Hand sanitizer: Hand sanitizers (Purell, Germ-X, etc.) and other antiseptic gels and foams used
to disinfect hands contain up to 70% ethyl alcohol. Excessive, unnecessary or repeated or
repeated use of these products could result in a positive urine test. Hand washing with soap and
water are just as effective for killing germs.
Hygiene products: Aftershave, colognes, hair sprays, mousse, astringents, insecticides (such as
OFF and some body washes contain ethyl alcohol. While it is unlikely that limited use of these
products would result in a positive test for alcohol, excessive, unnecessary or REPEATED use of
these products could affect test results. Participants must use such products sparingly to avoid
reaching detection levels. Just as JDC participants are expected to regulate their fluid intake to
avoid dilute urine samples, it is likewise incumbent upon each participant to limit their use of
topically (on the skin) applied products containing ethyl alcohol.
Solvents and Lacquers: Many solvents, lacquers and surface preparation products used in
industry, construction, and in the home may contain ethyl alcohol. BOTH excessive inhalation
of vapors, and topical exposure to such products, can potentially cause a positive test result for
alcohol. There are alternatives to nearly any item containing ethyl alcohol. Frequency of use and
duration of exposure to such products should be kept to a minimum. A positive test result will
NOT be excused by reference to use of an alcohol-based solvent. If you are in employment
where contact with such products cannot be avoided, you need to discuss this with your court
officer. DO NOT WAIT for a POSTIVE TEST result.
Remember! When in doubt, don’t use, consume or apply.
I have READ and UNDERSTAND my RESPONSIBILITIES:
______________________________________________ _______________________
Participant’s Signature Date
______________________________________________ _______________________
Court Officer’s Signature Date
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PARTICIPANT REQUEST FORM
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________
DATE: _____________________________________________________________________
REQUEST: __________________________________________________________________
DATE/DATES OF REQUEST: __________________________________________________
TIME/HOURS OF REQUEST: __________________________________________________
Explain below the specifics of your request (who you will be with, where you will be at, the
reason for request, etc.
Parent: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________
Juvenile Court Officer ________________________ Date: _____________________
Drug Court Coordinator ______________________ Date: _____________________
Team Approved _____________________
Team Denied _______________________
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Graduation Commencement Requirements
Choose one of the following:
1. Written Report
2. Speech
3. Discussion at Team Meeting
4. Another way to answer the following:
What did you learn from your participation in the Juvenile Drug Court Program?
What were some obstacles you faced and how did you overcome them?
What can be changed or improved about the JDC Program?
What as your favorite part of the program?
CDLIII. CDLIV. CDLV. CDLVI. CDLVII.
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CDLVIII. GLOSSARY (Some of the following terms may be used in the juvenile justice process)
Adjudication Hearing – fact-finding court proceeding in which it is determined whether the allegations of the criminal information are supported by legally admissible evidence. Community Service – volunteer hours to assist and give back to the local community. Confidentiality – policy and procedures that respect and guard the privacy of the youth and family. Curfew – a regulation requiring juvenile to be off the streets and supervised by an adult. Defense Attorney – an attorney employed by the defendant or the Public Defender’s Office whose job is to represent the juvenile defendant’s interests in criminal proceedings Delinquency – the commission of an illegal act by a juvenile. A child is a “delinquent offender” when he/she has been found guilty. Detention – secured facility with minimal personal privileges. Disposition – decision by judge/referee regarding future custody, and control of the youth. In terms of the adult system, this would be known as sentencing. Incentives and Sanctions – response to compliance with incentives and noncompliance with sanctions that are designed to reinforce or MODIFY the behavior of the youth. Juvenile Prosecutor – an attorney employed by the State’s Attorney’s Office who job is to prosecute those youth accused of committing offenses. Home Bound – is to be home under parents’ supervision allowing exit from the home only for court allowed activities/programs. Offense – an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime. Probation – allows the child to remain at home under court ordered or agreed upon conditions. Order of disposition delineates rules to be followed. Detention time can be imposed as a part of probation. Restitution – the amount of money that the judge orders the juvenile to pay the victim as a condition of the juvenile probation order.
Case aide – qualified support personnel employed for in-home drug testing and curfew monitoring.
CDLIX.
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CDLX. APPENDIX E
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CDLXI. Northeast Central Judicial District CDLXII. Juvenile Drug Court Program
CDLXIII.
CDLXIV.
CDLXV.
CDLXVI.
CDLXVII.
CDLXVIII.
CDLXIX.
CDLXX.
CDLXXI.
CDLXXII.
CDLXXIII.
CDLXXIV.
CDLXXV.
CDLXXVI.
CDLXXVII.
CDLXXVIII.
CDLXXIX.
CDLXXX.
CDLXXXI.
CDLXXXII.
CDLXXXIII.
CDLXXXIV.
CDLXXXV.
CDLXXXVI.
CDLXXXVII.
CDLXXXVIII.
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CDLXXXIX. REQUIRED ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMPONENTS
CDXC. Path 1
Orientation
Minimum of four weeks
Path 2
Minimum of three
months
Path 3
Minimum of three
months
Path 4
Minimum of two
months
Drug Court
Review
Hearings
One per week.
One per week. One per week One per week; given
first priority for
appearance at JDC
and, if ordered by
judge, may leave
early.
Treatment Participant will get an
alcohol/drug evaluation, if not
yet completed, and participate
in treatment as recommended
by evaluator.
Participant will
participate in
treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider.
Participant will
participate in
treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider.
Participant will
participate in
treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider.
Parental
Involvement
Parents will participate in
orientation, appear in JDC
weekly review hearings, and
attend alcohol/drug evaluation
with JDC participant. Parents
will also be expected to attend
family therapy if appropriate.
Parents are expected
to appear in JDC
scheduled review
hearings and attend
one staffing of their
child.
Parents are expected
to appear in JDC
scheduled review
hearings. Parents
may be required to
attend additional
staffing of their
child.
Parents are expected
to appear in JDC
scheduled review
hearings.
Probation
Contact
One contact per week. One contact per
week.
One contact per
week.
One contact per
week.
Alcohol/Drug
Screens
Obtain baseline.
Minimum of two alcohol/drug
screens a week, both random
and scheduled; to advance to
next path must have four
consecutive weeks of clean
tests.
Minimum of two
weekly, both
random and
scheduled.
Minimum of two
weekly, both
random and
scheduled.
Minimum of one
weekly, random or
scheduled.
Tracking Minimum of four tracking
visits each week.
Minimum of three
tracking visits each
week.
Minimum of two
tracking visits each
week.
Minimum of one
tracking visit each
week.
School
Attendance
Required unless ordered
otherwise. Participant will use
“passport”.
Required unless
ordered otherwise.
Participant will use
“passport”.
Required unless
ordered otherwise.
Participant will use
“passport”.
Required unless
ordered otherwise.
Participant will use
“passport”. Community
Service
(CS)
As a requirement of initial
order, JDC participant must
complete 20 hours CS and pay
$20 CS fee assessed. CS will
also be used as a sanction for
noncompliance and CS credit
may be awarded as an
incentive.
CS will be used as a
sanction for
noncompliance and
CS credit may be
awarded as an
incentive.
CS will be used as a
sanction for
noncompliance and
CS credit may be
awarded as an
incentive.
CS will be used as a
sanction for
noncompliance and
CS credit may be
awarded as an
incentive.
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Curfew 9:00 p.m. or as ordered by
judge.
9:00 p.m. week
nights and 10:00
p.m. weekends or as
ordered by judge.
10:00 p.m. or as
ordered by judge.
10:00 p.m. week
nights and 11:00 p.m.
weekends or as
ordered by judge.
CDXCI.
CDXCII.
CDXCIII.
CDXCIV. Special Projects:
CDXCV.
CDXCVI. Summer Projects: For the months of June, July, and August each year, one week each month
will be set aside for a special project for the participants. The participants will attend regular
drug court sessions the remaining weeks. The purpose of these projects is to enrich the
participants’ lives in art, history, other cultural activities, sporting events, or activities that the
participants may not otherwise have an opportunity to attend. Summer projects in the past have
included instruction by a local artist in making a buffalo out of driftwood which were then placed
on display at the North Dakota Museum of Art, creation of individual photo journals under the
direction of a high school teacher, and a bus trip to Bismarck to see the Heritage Center, the State
Capitol, and Fort Lincoln. Team members also participate in these projects.
CDXCVII.
CDXCVIII. Community Service Focused Projects: During the year, the participants, along with team
members, participate in group community service projects, such as wrapping Christmas presents
for Sox for Kids” in which underprivileged children receive money to purchase Christmas
presents for their families, and manning booths at “Artwise”, a school- sponsored art festival
held at the Alerus Center for children to participate in “hands-on” art projects. The participants
are given double community service credit and all are required to participate in these projects.
CDXCIX.
D.
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Forms
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT NORTHEAST CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA
SPECIAL CONSENT FOR DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL
SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION
I fully understand that all subject matter discussed in this court proceeding are to remain confidential.
Breach of confidentiality may result in penalty by law.
__________________ _______________________________________ __________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
_________________ _______________________________________ __________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
__________________ _______________________________________ _________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
__________________ _______________________________________ _________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
I agree to the above named visitors to be present during today’s Drug Court proceeding. I understand that
this is voluntary and do not have to sign this document.
__________________ _______________________________________ _________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
_________________ _______________________________________ _________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
__________________ _______________________________________ _________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
__________________ _______________________________________ _________
Printed Name Relation to Graduate Signed Name Date
This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2).
The Federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is
expressively permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR
Part 2. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose. The federal rules restrict any use of information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug
abuse patient.
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
INTAKE INTERVIEW AND SCREENING FORM
Juvenile Drug Court Program Eligible:___________ Yes ___________ No
Juvenile’s Name: _________________________________ Male: ________ Female: ________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ______________ Age: ___________ Ethnicity: ___________________________
School: ____________________________________ Grade Completed: ____________________
Parent/Guardian: _______________________________ Work Phone: _____________________
School Behavior: (disciplinary action, absenteeism/tardiness, suspensions, reasons for attending alternative school): ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Arresting Offense: ____________________________ Drugs/Alcohol involved: ______________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Prior Juvenile Court Contacts: ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Juvenile’s Description of relationships (family and friends): _____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Chemical Dependency Evaluation: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ ____________________________
Court Officer Signature Date
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
NORTHEAST CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Please answer each question completely. That is, merely "yes", "no", "nothing" or "I don't know"
are not acceptable answers. Tell us a little about yourself, in order for this experience to be the best it can
be! Use extra sheets of paper if necessary.
INTAKE WORKSHEET
1. Name, date of birth, year in school (if applicable).
2. Why were you court ordered into Juvenile Drug Court?
3. What do you hope to achieve in Juvenile Drug Court?
4. What are three things that you like to do?
5. What are three things you don't like to do?
6. If you were to be rewarded for something, what -- besides money -- would you want as a
reward?
7. If you were to be punished for something, what would you hate as a punishment?
8. If you had one day that you could turn into your ideal day, what would that day be like?
9. Is there anything else you'd like to let the team know about yourself?
10. When did you last use alcohol or drugs?
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DI. Participant Weekly Progress Report
DII.
DIII. Name: ______________________________ Path: _________
DIV. Today’s Date: ________________________ Last Court Date: ____________________
DV. Tracking Report: Case aide Assigned: ________________ Phone #:
______________________
DVI. *Curfew weekends: ________________________ *Weeknights: _________________________
DVII. Curfew Violations: _________________________ Positive Drug Tests: ___________________
DVIII. Treatment Report: Excused Absences: ___________ Unexcused Absences: _______________
DIX. School Report: School Attending: _________________________________________________
DX. Detention Hours: _________ Unexcused Absences: ______________ Tardy: ______________
DXI. Community Service: Balance from previous week: __________ New Balance: _____________
DXII. ***Court Ordered Requirements for Next Drug Court***
DXIII.
DXIV. Treatment Requirements:
DXV. Attend ______________ at Northeast Human Service Center on _____________________
DXVI.
DXVII. Community Service Requirements:
DXVIII. Do ___ hours. The next mandatory community service project is ____________________
DXIX.
DXX. Probation Requirements:
DXXI. Appointment: __________________________ Other: _______________________________
DXXII. Other Requirements: __________________________________________________________
DXXIII. ______________________________________________________________________________
DXXIV.
DXXV. Next Drug Court Appearance: __________________
DXXVI. I will comply with the Court ordered requirements: _______________________________
DXXVII. I have reviewed the above matters with my child: _________________________________
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WEEKLY PASSPORT
NAME: _________________________________ DATE: _____________________________
Teachers: Please complete this form and initial to better assist the student. Be specific.
Subject Assignments/Attendance Teacher
Initials
Completed _____________________________________________
Absences/Tardies ______________________________________
Comment ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Completed _____________________________________________
Absences/Tardies ______________________________________
Comment ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Completed _____________________________________________
Absences/Tardies ______________________________________
Comment ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Completed _____________________________________________
Absences/Tardies ______________________________________
Comment ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Completed _____________________________________________
Absences/Tardies ______________________________________
Comment ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Completed _____________________________________________
Absences/Tardies ______________________________________
Comment ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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Community High School Report
Progress Report for _______________________________________________
Course Name ____________________________________________________
From Thursday, ____________________ to Wednesday, ________________
Total time in for the week ___________
Total time out for the week __________
Progress in work/Approximate grade
Attitude/Behavior
Any other important information for the drug court team
_______________________________________________________
Teacher Signature
Community High School
500 Stanford Rd.
Grand Forks, ND 58203
795-2777
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
NORTHEAST CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA
______________________________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT’S APPLICATION FOR PATH II OR III APPLICATION
______________________________________________________________________________
ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere “yes” or “No” or “I don’t know” answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer, so the Juvenile Drug Court team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to move to the next path. Use extra sheets of paper if necessary.
1. What was the charge that led to you being court ordered into the Juvenile Drug Court Program?
2. Why did you commit the offense in #1?
3. With regard to #1, given what you’ve learned so far in juvenile drug court, what would your decision be if you had to do it all over again? Be specific.
4. With regard to answers in #3, why?
5. What have you accomplished in that justifies your advancement to the next Path?
6. How long have you been alcohol and drug free?
___________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Date
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
PARENT’S APPLICATION FOR CHILD’S PATH ADVANCEMENT
PATH II AND PATH III
Child’s Name: Date
1. Is your child ready to advance to the next Path? Why or why not?
2. What lifestyle changes has your child made since participating in Drug Court?
3. With respect to each area listed, what improvements do you feel need to be made by your child:
A. Home
B. School
C. Work
D. Friends
E. Family
F. Treatment
4. List at least two accomplishments your child has made since entering Drug Court:
A.
B.
5. Do you have any suggestions for the Drug Court Team that might help your child? (i.e.
sanctions, rewards, limits)
_______________________________ __________________________
Signature of Parent Signature of Parent
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
NORTHEAST CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA
_________________________________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT’S APPLICATION FOR ADVANCEMENT TO PATH IV
______________________________________________________________________________
RECOVERY PLAN
What were some of the reasons you used chemicals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How do you intend to deal with those reasons without using chemicals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How have your attitude/behaviors changed since you entered treatment?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Here are the reasons why I wish to stay sober:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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These are the friends that I will probably use chemicals with. (first name and last initial).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How many friends do you have that know and support your sobriety? (First name and last initial)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The five things I'm going to do to remain chemically free are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The five ways my family can help me to remain chemically free are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Juvenile Drug Court Parent Exit Questionnaire
Please answer each question with complete honesty. This questionnaire is intended to assist the Juvenile Drug court in evaluating their program.
1. Name: _________________________________________________________
2. Child’s Name: ___________________________________________________
3. How long was your child in the drug court program? ___________________
4. Describe your child’s life prior to your entry into the program: ___________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Describe your child’s life now that he/she has completed the program:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6. What did you like most about the program? ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
7. What did you like least about the program? ______________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Other comments: _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU!
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
NORTHEAST CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA
Participant Rules for Electronic Home Monitoring and Home Detention
Electronic Home Monitoring
1. You cannot have friends over
2. You must stay in your house unless specific permission has been given by the Juvenile Drug
Court Judge or your probation officer. Unless Juvenile Drug Court Judge orders otherwise you
are to attend school, treatment, probation appointments and Drug Court hearings.
3. You must keep equipment operational. The equipment must remain plugged into the electrical
outlet designated by tracking team member. The equipment must also stay connected to the phone
line designated by the tracking team member. Phone lines should be kept clear from internet
interference.
4. The ankle bracelet must be worn at all times. Tampering with the ankle bracelet is not allowed.
Home Detention
5. You cannot have friends over
6. You must stay in your house unless specific permission has been given by the Juvenile Drug
Court Judge or your probation officer. Unless the Juvenile Drug Court Judge orders otherwise
you are to attend school, treatment, probation appointments and Drug Court hearings.
By signing this document you state that you fully understand the rules of Electronic Home
Monitoring and Home Detention. Willful disobedience of these rules may result in a Pick-Up-And-
Hold Order being issued.
__________________________________ ________________________
Participants Signature Date
__________________________________ ________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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DXXVIII. Drug Test Lab Verification Policy
DXXIX. DXXX. This policy outlines the amount of tests that the Case aide will send to the lab for a collected,
positive specimen:
DXXXI.
DXXXII. I. If a participant tests positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the case aide obtaining the
specimen will send in the initial sample to obtain a baseline. All positive screens performed
thereafter will be sent to Redwood Toxicology once per week.
DXXXIII. ** Unless otherwise authorized by the team in staffing, or the probation officer, or the drug court
coordinator.
DXXXIV. II. If a participant tests positive for Opiates (OPI), the case aide obtaining the specimen will
send in every positive test. When the participant produces their first negative test, the case aide
will stop sending the participant’s sample into the lab.
DXXXV. ** Unless otherwise authorized by the team in staffing, or the probation officer, or the drug court
coordinator.
DXXXVI. III. If a participant tests positive for Amphetamines (AMP), the case aide obtaining the
specimen will send in every positive test. When the participant produces their first negative test,
the case aide will stop sending the participant’s sample into the lab.
DXXXVII. ** Unless otherwise authorized by the team in staffing, or the probation officer, or the drug court
coordinator.
DXXXVIII. IV. If a participant tests positive for Cocaine (COC), the case aide obtaining the specimen
will send in every positive test. When the participant produces their first negative test, the case
aide will stop sending the participant’s sample into the lab.
DXXXIX. ** Unless otherwise authorized by the team in staffing, or the probation officer, or the drug court
coordinator.
DXL. V. Under the discretion of the Team at staffing, or the probation officer, or the drug court
coordinator, an ETG/ETC may be sent to the lab. Also, under the same discretion, a Synthetic
Drug Test may be conducted in the field and can also be sent into the lab. The case aides may
send in an ETC/ETC or a synthetic drug test if they have any reason to suspect alcohol or
synthetic drug use.
DXLI. ** Unless otherwise authorized by the team in staffing, or the probation officer, or the drug court
coordinator.
DXLII.
DXLIII.
DXLIV.
DXLV.
DXLVI. Effective November 21, 2012
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DXLVII. South Central Judicial District DXLVIII. Juvenile Drug Court Program
DXLIX.
DL.
DLI.
DLII.
DLIII.
DLIV.
DLV.
DLVI.
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DLVII. REQUIRED ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMPONENTS
DLVIII.
Path I Minimum of 4
Weeks
Path II Minimum of 5
Weeks
Path III Minimum of 5
Weeks
Drug Court
Review Hearings
One per week. One per week or
determined by
judge.
One per week or
determined by judge.
Alcohol/drug
Screens
Minimum of two
per week –
random or
scheduled. May
be given at
treatment.
Minimum of two
per week – random
or scheduled. May
be given at
treatment.
Minimum of two per
week – random or
scheduled. May be
given at treatment.
Probation
Contacts
Minimum of one
per week.
Minimum of one
per week.
Minimum of one per
week.
Tracking Case Aides.
Intoxalock
Case Aides.
Intoxalock
Case Aides.
Intoxalock
Electronic
Monitoring
As ordered by the
Judge.
As ordered by the
Judge.
As ordered by the
Judge.
Alcohol/Drug
Testing
Case Aides.
Probation Officer.
Intoxalock.
Case Aides.
Probation Officer.
Intoxalock.
Case Aides.
Probation Officer.
Intoxalock.
Parental
Involvement
Drug court
hearings.
Drug/alcohol
treatment
counseling, if
required.
Drug court
hearings.
Drug/alcohol
treatment
counseling, if
required.
Drug court hearings.
Drug/alcohol treatment
counseling, if required.
Community
Service
Hours may be
added as a
sanction. Hours
may be credited as
an incentive.
Minimum of five
life skill hours.
Additional hours
may be added as a
sanction. Hours
may be credited as
an incentive.
Minimum of five life
skill hours. Additional
hours may be added as
a sanction. Hours may
be credited as an
incentive.
Restitution As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by judge.
School Attendance Required unless
ordered otherwise
– Powerschool
information may
be required.
Required unless
ordered otherwise –
Powerschool
information may be
required.
Required unless
ordered otherwise –
Powerschool
information may be
required.
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Employment Provide case aide
and court officer
with weekly
schedule.
Required if not
attending school.
Provide case aide
and court officer
with weekly school
Required if not
attending school.
Provide case aide and
court officer with
weekly schedule.
Required if not
attending school.
Education Classes As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by judge.
Individual
Treatment
As recommended
through
drug/alcohol
evaluation and
other services as
recommended.
As recommended
through
drug/alcohol
evaluation and
other services as
recommended.
As recommended
through drug/alcohol
evaluation and other
services as
recommended.
Support Groups
As required by
judge and/or
treatment provider.
As required by
judge and/or
treatment provider.
As required by judge
and/or treatment
provider.
DLIX.
Path IV Minimum of 5
Weeks
Path V Minimum of 5
Weeks
Path VI Minimum of 10
Weeks
Drug Court Review
Hearings
One per week. One per week or
determined by
judge.
One per week or
determined by judge.
Alcohol/drug Screens Minimum of two
per week –
random or
scheduled. May
be given at
treatment.
Minimum of two
per week – random
or scheduled. May
be given at
treatment.
Minimum of two per
week – random or
scheduled. May be
given at treatment.
Probation Contacts Minimum of one
per week.
Minimum of one
per week.
As ordered by the
Judge.
Tracking Case Aides.
Intoxalock
Case Aides.
Intoxalock
Case Aides.
Intoxalock
Electronic
Monitoring
As ordered by the
Judge.
As ordered by the
Judge.
As ordered by the
Judge.
Alcohol/Drug
Testing
Case Aides.
Probation Officer.
Intoxalock.
Case Aides.
Probation Officer.
Intoxalock.
Case Aides.
Probation Officer.
Intoxalock.
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Parental
Involvement
Drug court
hearings.
Drug/alcohol
treatment
counseling, if
required.
Drug court
hearings.
Drug/alcohol
treatment
counseling, if
required.
Drug court hearings.
Drug/alcohol
treatment
counseling, if
required.
Community Service
Minimum of three
life skill hours.
Additional hours
may be added as a
sanction. Hours
may be credited as
an incentive.
Minimum of two
life skill hours.
Additional hours
may be added as a
sanction. Hours
may be credited as
an incentive.
Hours may be added
as a sanction. Hours
may be credited as
an incentive.
Restitution As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by judge.
School Attendance Required unless
ordered otherwise
– Powerschool
information may
be required.
Required unless
ordered otherwise –
Powerschool
information may be
required.
Required unless
ordered otherwise –
Powerschool
information may be
required.
Employment Provide tracker
and court officer
with weekly
schedule.
Required if not
attending school.
Provide tracker and
court officer with
weekly schedule.
Required if not
attending school.
Provide tracker and
court officer with
weekly schedule.
Required if not
attending school.
Education Classes As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by
judge.
As ordered by judge.
Individual Treatment
As recommended
through
drug/alcohol
evaluation and
other services as
recommended.
As recommended
through
drug/alcohol
evaluation and
other services as
recommended.
As recommended
through drug/alcohol
evaluation and other
services as
recommended.
Support Groups
As required by
judge and/or
treatment provider.
As required by
judge and/or
treatment provider.
As required by judge
and/or treatment
provider.
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DLX. South Central’s Judicial Drug Testing Procedures: DLXI.
DLXII. INTOXALOCK DLXIII.
DLXIV. All drug court participants shall be subject to alcohol testing and home curfew monitoring
through Intoxalock. The procedure requires that the participant blow into a disposable straw. Breath
alcohol test results are transmitted to the monitoring center host through standard land phone lines or cell
phones. The HomeStation also photographs the participant at the time of testing and relays the image to a
monitoring center. Original photographs, provided by the agency, are used to verify participant identity.
Appropriate action is taken if the participant fails the alcohol test, the photos do not match, or the
participant fails to comply with breath alcohol testing parameters.
DLXV.
DLXVI. Any failure to take an Intoxalock test will result in immediate House Arrest conditions and the
participant shall provide a urine sample within the same business day or immediately upon the probation
officer making contact with the participant.
DLXVII.
DLXVIII. If a participant tests positive for alcohol during an Intoxalock test, a urine sample is not needed to
provide confirmation.
DLXIX.
DLXX.
DLXXI.
DLXXII. Oral Saliva Swab Drug Testing DLXXIII.
DLXXIV. All drug court participants shall be subject to random oral saliva drug testing performed by the
court officer and/or the tracker. Random drug tests will be performed on weekends as scheduled by the
tracker. No participant shall leave the parental home prior to noon on Saturday or Sunday unless the
tracker has already collected the sample on one of those days or the participant has called the tracker
twenty-four (24) hours in advance with a work/church conflict.
DLXXV.
DLXXVI. Each participant is required to provide a saliva sample onto a collection device provided by the
court officer and/or tracker. The participant shall not consume any beverage or food item five (5) minutes
prior to testing. The participant will be monitored at all times during sample collection. The court officer
and/or tracker will notify the participant when the sample is sufficient and place the sample into a storage
device. Upon completion of providing the oral sample, the court officer and/or tracker shall complete the
appropriate paperwork, collect appropriate signatures from the client for chain of custody and security
purposes, and send the sample and paperwork to the contracted agency for testing.
DLXXVII.
DLXXVIII. Any participant confirmed positive for an illegal or non-prescribed drug shall be placed on
homebound conditions by the court officer. The court officer will contact that participant immediately
upon receiving the confirmation.
Special Projects:
DLXXIX.
DLXXX. Each participant will be assigned meaningful court approved community service. Community
service is assigned by the community service representative. Community service will be group projects
and individual assignments. The majority of the individual assignments will be collaborating with
“Carrie’s Kids”.
DLXXXI.
DLXXXII.
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DLXXXIII.
FORMS
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Burleigh-Morton Juvenile Drug Court
Screening/Referral Form
Name: __________________________ DOB: _______________________________
YES NO
1. Is the Juvenile at least 13 years of age? ( ) ( )
2. Is the Juvenile under the age of 17 years and 9 months? ( ) ( )
3. Is the juvenile a resident of Burleigh or Morton County? ( ) ( )
4. Is there a parent/family member or legal guardian available to attend court? ( ) ( )
5. Does the juvenile have a chemical addiction evaluation completed, with a diagnosis ( ) ( )
and recommendation for treatment services? If yes, please indicate what services the
LAC is currently providing:
Aftercare
Contemplation
Pre- Contemplation
Inpatient
Day Treatment
IOP
6. Is the Juvenile currently non-compliant with conditions of probation (revocation) or ( ) ( )
have new charges?
7. Is the juvenile’s Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI) score a High or ( ) ( )
Moderate prior to entering JDC?
8. Does the juvenile demonstrate a willingness to accept responsibility for his/her ( ) ( )
conduct?
9. Is there evidence (i.e. admission, positive test, parent report, avoided testing) ( ) ( )
that the juvenile has used substances in the last 1-2 months?
10. If the referral offense or previously adjudicated charge(s) is one of the following, please explain:
- Delivery/manufacture/possession with intent to deliver? Or
- Violent felony offense?
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IF THE ANSWER TO ANY QUESTIONS ON PAGE ONE IS “NO” BUT THERE
IS POSSIBLE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES PLEASE CONSULT WITH
THE JCO ASSIGNED TO JDC AND OFFER AN EXPLANATION:
RESULT:
_____ Meets eligibility criteria – refer on to JCO assigned to JDC for staffing
by Drug Court Team.
_____ Does not meet eligibility criteria – refer to other services
Completed by: _____________________, Juvenile Court Officer
Date: _______________
*Candidates may enter the program upon staffing and approval by the Drug Court
Team. Denials will receive denial form with reasons listed.
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Goal Check In
Name: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
Path Goal: 2 3 4
1.) I Have/have not obtained my goal yet. Why?
2.) Overall, I would rate my effort towards my goal how:
I am not doing so well. I don’t try at all. I need a lot of help.
I have O.K. effort. I try a little bit, but then stop working towards my goal.
I am doing well. I am trying and pushing myself.
I have great effort. I am almost finished with my goal.
I am doing awesome! I have obtained my goal!
3.) Next steps I need to take:
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
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Drug Court Keywords to Success Project CHARACTER - It’s what you do when no one is watching.
I. Introduction:
I am a big believer in the power of words. Single words can speak more than any lengthy speech or
lecture. I want you to picture yourself doing these words: having passion, striving for excellence,
working toward recovery. These words will help you focus on your goals. Ask yourself, how do our
brains assign meaning to a particular word? Many of us would respond by reciting a dictionary
definition, what the word signifies, its pronunciation, and what it means to us today. The dictionary is a
great thing to study if you want to learn how to use words in sentences, paragraphs, and speeches.
Remember, however, that you are only borrowing these words. This project is not about merely
borrowing or using words, it is about owning them.
To incorporate these words into your own life, merely memorizing a definition is not enough.
Anyone, through enough practice and repetition, can recite the definitions to countless words. But for
those words to become instinct, part of the person you are, requires understanding. Your assignment is to
take the word, give a brief definition and offer a story from your own life to accompany the word. The
story should be about how that word played a key role in your life. As you look into the past and pay
attention to your present, your image of the word will become a story from your own life experiences. In
short, what does the word mean to you, not just its definition, but what does the word really mean to you.
Use a story from your life to demonstrate its meaning. The goal is that when you talk about these
important words, that they become yours. That those words belong to you, that you practice and live
them. I hope that you will find these words as powerful as I do, that you will believe in them, and, most
of all, that you believe in yourselves and your extraordinary abilities and opportunities.
III. Benefit:
A better understanding of the word, life, and yourself. Credit for minimum of 2 hours of community
service and/or other incentive given at discretion of the judge.
“Write your own story, don’t let others or substances write it for you!”
“If you are tired of the same old story, turn some pages!” REO Speedwagon
II. Assignment (typed, single spaced, one-inch margins):
One line dictionary definition of the word at the top of the page and a one page report about the word and what it
means to you. If you have one, use a story from your life to demonstrate the meaning of the word to you. Must
turn in by Wednesday of next court week or face a sanction.
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Path Goals
For paths 2, 3, and 4 you must work with your family, treatment provider, probation officer, or
a member of the Drug Court team to identify one goal that you will achieve in order to be
eligible to advance to the next path. Try and think of a goal keeping in mind your problem
areas/issues or things you may need to work on. You will need to complete that goal prior to
your next path move. Although these are your goals, keep in mind that you will need to work
with the JDC team in order to make sure that the goals are obtainable and realistic. All Goals
must be approved by the team.
* Completion of your goals early does not allow you to move paths prior to the set time. If the Drug
Court team feels that you have not completely obtained your goals, your time in that path may be
extended.
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Juvenile Drug Court Paths
Path 1 (NO Life Skills)
Curfew Homebound -6:00 PM
Week 1 = homebound
Week 2 = 6pm
Week 3 = 6pm
Week 4 = Provide one approved goal to complete in path 2
Path 2 (5 Life Skills)
Curfew Maximum 8:00 PM
Week 1 (Intake w/ Carrie)
Week 2
Week 3 (Check in on goals)
Week 4
Week 5 Provide one approved goal to complete in path 3
Path 3 (5 Life Skills)
Curfew Maximum 9:00 PM
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3 (check in on goals)
Week 4
Week 5 = Provide one approved goal to complete in path 4
Path 4 (3 Life Skills)
Curfew Maximum 10:00 PM
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3 (HALFWAY POINT – incentive) (check in on goals)
Week 4
Week 5 = Path 5 Papers
Path 5 (2 Life Skills)
Curfew Maximum 11:00 PM
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3 = WEEK OFF IF PREVIOUS 3 WEEKS HAD NO VIOLATIONS
Week 4
Week 5 = Path 6 Papers
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Path 6 (NO Life Skills)
Curfew Maximum Midnight
Week 1
Week 2 = off
Week 3 = Parents Set Curfew
Week 4 = off
Week 5 = MEMS out
Week 6 = off
Week 7 = regular court
Week 8 = off
Week 9 = Grad Papers
Week 10 = Graduation
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
SOUTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Participant’s Application for Path II
ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere “yes” or “no”
or “I don’t know” answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer, so the Juvenile Drug Court Team can
make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to move to the next Path. Use extra
sheets of paper if necessary.
NAME: _______________________________ DATE: _________________
1. What were some of the reasons you used chemicals?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. What was the charge that led to you being court ordered in the Juvenile Drug Court
Program?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Why did you commit the offense(s) in Question 2?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. With what you have learned in Drug Court so far, what would you have done differently
regarding Question 3?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. What have you accomplished that justifies your advancement to the next Path?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. How long have you been alcohol and drug free? _______________________
7. How long have you been in Drug Court? ______________________________
8. List 3 goals that you and your parents agree on that are attainable before reaching your next
Path. (The Drug Court Team will choose one of these goals in which you and your parents
will be required to achieve before path advancement.)
1)
2)
3)
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
SOUTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Participant’s Application for Path III
ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere “yes”
or “no” or “I don’t know” answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer, so the Juvenile
Drug Court Team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to
move to the next Path. Use extra sheets of paper if necessary.
NAME:_______________________________ DATE: _________________
1. What were some of the reasons you used chemicals?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. What was the charge that led to you being court ordered in the Juvenile Drug Court
Program?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Why did you commit the offense(s) in Question 2?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. With what you have learned in Drug Court so far, what would you have done differently
regarding Question 3?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
5. What have you accomplished that justifies your advancement to the next Path?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. How long have you been alcohol and drug free? _______________________
7. How long have you been in Drug Court? ______________________________
8. List 3 goals that you and your parents agree on that are attainable before reaching your
next Path. (The Drug Court Team will choose one of these goals in which you and your
parents will be required to achieve before path advancement.)
1)
2)
3)
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
SOUTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Participant’s Application for Advancement to Path IV
RECOVERY PLAN NAME:_____________
What were some of the reasons you used chemicals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How do you intend to deal with those reasons without using chemicals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How have your attitude/behaviors changed since you entered treatment?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Here are the reasons why I wish to stay sober:
1.
2.
3.
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4.
5.
These are the friends that I will probably use chemicals with. (first name and last
initial).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How many friends do you have that know and support your sobriety? (first name
and last initial)
1.
2
3.
4.
5.
The five things I’m going to do to remain chemically free are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The five ways my family can help me to remain chemically free are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
SOUTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Participant’s Application for Path V
ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere “yes”
or “no” or “I don’t know” answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer, so the Juvenile
Drug Court Team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to
move to the next Path. Use extra sheets of paper if necessary.
NAME:_______________________________ DATE: _________________
1. What were some of the reasons you used chemicals?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2. What was the charge that led to you being court ordered in the Juvenile Drug Court
Program?
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. Why did you commit the offense(s) in Question 2?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. With what you have learned in Drug Court so far, what would you have done
differently regarding Question 3?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________
5. What have you accomplished that justifies your advancement to the next Path?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
6. How long have you been alcohol and drug free? _______________________
7. How long have you been in Drug Court? ______________________________
8. List 3 goals that you and your parents agree on that are attainable before reaching your
next Path. (The Drug Court Team will choose one of these goals in which you and your
parents will be required to achieve before path advancement.)
1)
2)
3)
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
SOUTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Participant’s Application for Path VI
ATTENTION APPLICANT: Please answer all questions as completely as possible. Mere “yes”
or “no” or “I don’t know” answers are not acceptable. Explain your answer, so the Juvenile
Drug Court Team can make an informed decision on whether or not to grant your request to
move to the next Path. Use extra sheets of paper if necessary.
NAME:_______________________________ DATE: _________________
1. What were some of the reasons you used chemicals?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2. What was the charge that led to you being court ordered in the Juvenile Drug Court
Program?
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. Why did you commit the offense(s) in Question 2?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. With what you have learned in Drug Court so far, what would you have done
differently regarding Question 3?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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5. What have you accomplished that justifies your advancement to the next Path?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
6. How long have you been alcohol and drug free? _______________________
7. How long have you been in Drug Court? ______________________________
8. List 3 goals that you and your parents agree on that are attainable before reaching your
next Path. (The Drug Court Team will choose one of these goals in which you and your
parents will be required to achieve before path advancement.)
1)
2)
3)
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
________________________________________________________________________
PARENT’S APPLICATION FOR CHILD’S PATH ADVANCEMENT
________________________________________________________________________
Child’s Name: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________
1. Is your child ready to advance to the next Path? Why or why not?
2. What lifestyle changes has your child made since participating in Drug Court?
3. With respect to each area listed, what improvements do you feel need to be made by
your child:
A. Home
B. School
C. Work
D. Friends
E. Family
F. Treatment
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4. List at least two (2) accomplishments your child has made since entering Drug Court?
A.
B.
5. Do you have any suggestions for the Drug Court Team that might help your child? (ie.
sanctions, rewards, limits, etc.)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________ _________________________
Signature of Parent Signature of Parent
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Juvenile Drug Court
Participant’s Application for Graduation NAME: _______________________________
What are some of the reasons you used chemicals?
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________
How do you intend to deal with those reasons without using chemicals?
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________
How have your attitude/behaviors changed since you entered treatment?
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________
Here are the reasons why I wish to stay sober?
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________
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5.________________________________________________________________
These are the friends that I will probably use chemicals with. (First name and last initial).
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4._______________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________
How many friends do you have that know and support your sobriety? (First name and last initial).
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________
The five things I’m going to do to remain chemically free are:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________
The five ways my family can help me to remain chemically free are:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________
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JUVENILE DRUG COURT
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
Parent’s Application for Child’s Graduation
Child’s Name: ______________________________ Date: ___________________
1. Is your child ready to graduate from the Juvenile Drug Court Program? Why or why not?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. What lifestyle changes has your child made since participating in Drug Court?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. With respect to each area listed, what improvements do you feel need to be made by your
child:
A. Home
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
B. School
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
C. Work
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________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
D. Friends
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
E. Family
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
F. Treatment
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. List at least two accomplishments your child has made since entering Drug Court:
A. ____________________________________________________________
B. ____________________________________________________________
5. Do you have any suggestions for the Drug Court Team that may have benefitted your
child?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. How can you help your child maintain their sobriety and live a crime free and successful
life?
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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South Central Judicial District
Juvenile Drug Court
Weekly Requirements
Name: Date:
Path: Curfew:
Community Service:
Hours left for this Path:
Treatment:
☐ As Scheduled ☐ Other: ____________
School:
Closed Campus: □ Yes □ No School Group: □ Yes □ No
Probation:
Excused from meeting: □ Yes □ No
Next Appointment: Tom will find you
Additional Appointments: __________
Requests:
Approved: □ Yes □ No
Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________
Requests: Skip court next week
Approved: □ Yes □ No
Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________
Requests:
Approved: □ Yes □ No
Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________
Sanctions: _______________________________________________________________
Top Hat: □ Yes □ No
Excused from court: □ Yes □ No
Next Court Date:
Life Skills: □ Today □ Next Week
Additional Comments:
_______________________________________ ____________________________________
Participant Signature Juvenile Drug Court Judge Signature
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DLXXXIV.
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DLXXXV. APPENDIX G DLXXXVI.
DLXXXVII.
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DLXXXVIII. DLXXXIX. Stutsman - Barnes County
DXC. Juvenile Drug Court Program DXCI.
DXCII.
DXCIII.
DXCIV.
DXCV.
DXCVI.
DXCVII.
DXCVIII.
DXCIX.
DC.
DCI.
DCII.
DCIII.
DCIV.
DCV.
DCVI.
DCVII.
DCVIII.
DCIX.
DCX.
DCXI.
DCXII.
DCXIII.
DCXIV.
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DCXV. REQUIRED ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMPONENTS
DCXVI.
Minimum 36 week
Program for Path 1-4
Path 1 Minimum of 6 weeks
Path 2 Minimum of 3 months
Path 3 Minimum of 3 months
Path 4
Minimum of 10
weeks
Drug Court Review
Hearings
One per week or as
directed by judge.
One per week or as
directed by judge.
One per week or as
directed by judge.
One per week
or as directed
by judge. And
set date for
graduation
Alcohol/Drug Screens Minimum of two
alcohol/drug screens
per week or as ordered
by judge. Both random
and scheduled. Tests
may also be given upon
direction of treatment
provider or directed by
judge.
Minimum of two
alcohol/drug screens per
week or as ordered by
judge. Both random and
scheduled. Tests may
also be given upon
direction of treatment
provider or directed by
judge.
Minimum of one per
month or as directed
by judge.
Minimum of
one per month
or as directed
by judge.
Probation Contact One to two times per
week or as ordered by
judge.
One contact per week or
as ordered by judge.
Two contacts per
month or as ordered
by judge.
One contact
per month or
as ordered by
judge.
Tracking/Electronic
Monitoring
As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by
judge
Parental Involvement Participate with their
child at all drug court
review hearings.
Attend parenting
program as ordered by
judge.
Participate with their
child at all drug court
review hearings. Attend
parenting program as
ordered by judge.
Participate with their
child at all drug court
review hearings.
Attend parenting
program as ordered by
judge.
Ongoing
involvement.
Community Service
(CS)
Twenty hours assigned
to be completed by the
end of Path 3 and/or
any other hours ordered
by judge.
As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by
judge.
Restitution As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by
judge.
School Attendance Required unless
ordered otherwise by
judge.
Required unless ordered
otherwise by judge.
Required unless
ordered otherwise by
judge.
Required
unless ordered
otherwise by
judge.
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Curfew
*Parents may be more
restrictive but may not
give extensions
7 pm weekdays and
weekends and may not
leave the home until 7
am or as ordered by
judge.
8 pm weekdays and
weekends or as ordered
by the judge and may not
leave the home until 7 am
9 pm weekdays and
weekends or as
ordered by judge and
may not leave the
home until 7 am
10 pm
weekdays and
weekends or as
ordered by
judge and may
not leave the
home until 7
am.
Individual Treatment Participate in treatment
as recommended by
treatment provider or
team.
Participate in treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider or
team.
Participate in
treatment as
recommended by
treatment provider or
team.
Participate in
treatment as
recommended
by treatment
provider or
team.
Educational
Programs or Support
Groups
As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by judge. As ordered by
judge.
DCXVII. DCXVIII. Stutsman – Barnes County JDC Drug Testing Procedures:
DCXIX.
DCXX. Drug testing supplies are ordered by Juvenile Court and stored at the office of the court
officer assigned to Juvenile Drug Court. Each case aide will keep a small supply of drug tests on
hand.
DCXXI.
DCXXII. The case aide will gather all supplies prior to going into the home, including materials
needed to screen the specimen. The case aide will explain the procedure to the client, including
that the drug screen will be directly observed (i.e., urine coming directly from the body to the
cup). The case aide will assure there is privacy within the bathroom, have the client empty their
pockets, wash their hands with soap, rinse well, and dry. The case aide will then give the client
the specimen cup and have the client break the seal. The client will be encouraged to fill the cup
3/4 full; however, the lab can test less than 1/4 inch of urine. The case aide will apply a
temperature strip to the cup. It should read between 90 and 100 degrees within four minutes.
The case aide will open the testing supplies in front of the client, dip the testing stick into the
urine (not immersing any of the plastic portions of the testing instrument into the urine), hold the
instrument in the urine for 15-30 seconds, replace the cover on the instrument, and read it after
five minutes, not before. The case aide will not read the instrument after ten minutes, as false
results may occur. The case aide will inform the client of the test results; however, the case aide
will not interpret the testing in any way. Clients will be told only that the test indicates a positive
or negative sample. If the client has further questions regarding the testing, the case aide will
encourage the client to contact their treatment provider. If the sample is positive, the case aide
will NOT retest the sample. The case aide will inform the client that the sample will be sent for
further testing and complete the Tracking and Drug/Alcohol Testing Notification Form and leave
it with the parent or guardian. All paperwork will be completed with the client in the room. The
case aide will have the client initial the seal and sign the form used by the laboratory. If the
client refuses to sign the form, the case aide will initial the seal where the client should sign and
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write client refusal. The yellow copy of the paperwork will be given to the client, the pink copy
will be routed to the JDC court officer, and the original WHITE copy will be sent with the
specimen. The case aide will then place the seal over the top of the specimen and place the label
around the specimen container. The specimen will then be placed in the small plastic bag with
the absorbent pad; any excess air must be squeezed out prior to sealing. The case aide will then
place the sealed bag containing the specimen in the mailer with the original WHITE paperwork.
The mailer is sealed with packaging tape and mailed as soon as possible.
DCXXIII.
DCXXIV. Case aides are not to directly contact Redwood Toxicology Laboratories. If the client has
questions regarding the results from the Lab, case aides will inform them the results should be
received within one week and will be provided to them at JDC or juvenile court. The clients are
allowed 30 minutes and three eight-ounce glasses of water if they are not initially able to provide
a sample.
DCXXV.
DCXXVI.
DCXXVII. MEMS DCXXVIII.
DCXXIX. All drug court participants shall be subject to alcohol testing and home curfew
monitoring through MEMS. The procedure requires that the participant blow into a disposable
straw on the 3000VB HomeStation. Breath alcohol test results are transmitted to the monitoring
center host through standard land phone lines or cell phones. The HomeStation also photographs
the participant at the time of testing and relays the image to a monitoring center. Original
photographs, provided by the agency, are used to verify participant identity. Appropriate action
is taken if the participant fails the alcohol test, the photos do not match, or the participant fails to
comply with breath alcohol testing parameters.
DCXXX.
DCXXXI. If a participant tests positive for alcohol during a MEMS test, a urine sample is not needed to
provide confirmation.
DCXXXII.
DCXXXIII. Oral Saliva Swab Drug Testing DCXXXIV.
DCXXXV. All drug court participants shall be subject to random oral saliva drug testing performed
by the court officer and/or the case aide.
DCXXXVI.
DCXXXVII. Each participant is required to provide a saliva sample onto a collection device provided
by the court officer and/or case aide. The participant shall not consume any beverage or food
item five (5) minutes prior to testing. The participant will be monitored at all times during
sample collection. The court officer and/or case aide will notify the participant when the sample
is sufficient and place the sample into a storage device. Upon completion of providing the oral
sample, the court officer and/or case aide shall complete the appropriate paperwork, collect
appropriate signatures from the client for chain of custody and security purposes, and send the
sample and paperwork to the contracted agency for testing.
DCXXXVIII.
DCXXXIX. Any participant confirmed positive for an illegal or non-prescribed drug shall be placed
on homebound conditions by the court officer. The court officer will contact that participant
immediately upon receiving the confirmation.
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DCXL.
DCXLI. Path One requires a minimum of two drug screens per week. Path Two requires a
minimum of two drug screens per week and Path 3 requires a minimum of one drug screen per
week or as ordered by the judge.
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Forms
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Stutsman – Barnes County Juvenile Drug Court NAME:
DOB
Start Date
Path #
Completed Week #
Last Path Change
Projected Date of Path Change
Date: Court Officer: Parent(s): Curfew Weeknights:
Curfew Weekends: Clean and Sober
Days:
Incentive Points:
LAST WEEK COURT REQUIREMENTS NOTES
PARENTS REPORT NOTES:
COURT OFFICER REPORT
NOTES:
Date tested
Type of testing
Field Test Results
ETG Lab results
Collected by:
Mems/GPS/RoboCuff
VIOLATIONS:
CASE AIDE NOTES:
TREATMENT
NOTES: School: Grade:
EDUCATION
Class Last Week Grades
Current Grades Absences Tardies
Detention Hours
NOTES:
COMMUNITY SERVICE Hours Owed Hours Worked Balance
Program Hours Total 0
Sanction Hours 0
NOTES:
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Stutsman - Barnes Juvenile Drug Court
Referral Form
Name ____________________________________ DOB ______________________________
You must answer yes to questions 1-10, and 11 if applicable, for admission to Juvenile Drug
Court
1. Is the Juvenile at least 14 years of age? (y) (n)
2. Is the Juvenile under the age of 17 years and 6 months? (y) (n)
3. Is the juvenile a resident of Stutsman or Barnes County? (y) (n)
4. Is there a parent or legal guardian available to attend court? (y) (n)
5. Is the juvenile and parent/legal guardian willing to sign the (y) (n)
necessary paperwork?
6. Does the juvenile have a diagnosis of at least Substance Use (y) (n)
Disorder-mild or its equivalent to within the last six (6) months?
7. Is the referral offense a delinquent charge? (y) (n)
8. Has the Juvenile previously been on probation? (y) (n)
9. Is there space available in the program? (y) (n)
10. If the juvenile was previously terminated with cause from Juvenile (y) (n) (na)
Drug Court, was it more than 18 months ago?
11. Is the Juvenile’s Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (y) (n)
score a Moderate or High?
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You must answer no to all of the following for admission to Juvenile Drug Court
12. Is the adjudicated charge one of the following: (y) (n)
-manslaughter
-aggravated assault
-arson involving an inhabited structure
-robbery
-escape involving the use of a firearm, destructive device,
or other dangerous weapon
13. Is the juvenile currently being held in a detention center? (y) (n)
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IF YES, youth can be admitted if the following two conditions are met:
c. Is there a parent/legal guardian available/appropriate for release? (y) (n)
d. Does youth score <13 on the detention screening tool score? (y) (n)
You must answer “yes” to at least one (1) of the following for admission to Juvenile Drug
Court:
14. Has the juvenile tested positive for a substance at least once (y) (n)
in the last 3 months?
15. Has the juvenile been suspended from school at least once in the (y) (n)
most recent academic school semester?
16. Is the juvenile currently non-compliant with Chemical (y) (n)
Dependency recommendations for services?
17. Is the juvenile currently non-compliant with conditions (y) (n)
of probation such as home rules or new charges?
RESULT:
_____ Meets eligibility criteria – juvenile court officer to prepare affidavit of JDC
recommendation
_____ Does not meet eligibility criteria – refer to other services
Completed by: _____________________, Juvenile Court Officer
Date: _______________
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Sobriety for Path Change:
Path 1: 15 days of sobriety
Path 2: 30 days of sobriety
Path 3: 45 days of sobriety
Path 4: 90 days of sobriety and can use Path 3 days.
The first lab confirmed negative U/A will be day one of sobriety.
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WEEKLY POINTS REPORT
Name Today’s Date
Path Start Date Last Week’s Total Points
Activity Points Earned Comments
Drug Testing
---All clean tests
10
Curfew/EMS Checks
---met all expectations
10
Attended all treatment as scheduled
10
School: No tardies/truancies
10
Positive School Report
---Assignments completed
10
Attend Probation Meeting
10
Community Services Hours
completed
5
Community Services balance at
zero
10
Fish bowl
15
Points Fishbowl
Kid with most points
5
EQUIP on time & participation
5
Bonus: Path Advancement
50
Bonus: Attend Court Activity
50
Total This Week
Points Cashed In
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RULES FOR JUVENILE DRUG COURT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
1. Team members will score each juvenile to come up with the final score in each section.
Once a section has been scored by the team members, the score is non-negotiable.
2. Juvenile must put their fish on the incentive board if they receive one that week.
3. When a fish is awarded at court, the youth can elect to take a prize from the fish bowl OR
receive 10 points. After earning 3 fish, the youth’s name goes into the Great Catch box
for the quarterly drawing. You can earn multiple entries each quarter.
4. All Incentive Request Forms need to be filled out and handed in to the Probation Officer
or Drug Court Coordinator prior to 3pm on Wednesdays.
5. When cashing in points, only one incentive per cash in, unless the Judge allows
otherwise.
6. If you are removed from the drug court programs, you are not eligible to cash in points.
7. No cash in’s while on last chance contract.
8. No points will be generated in Path 4, but one still may cash in the points.
Incentives
____ Deduct up to 4 hours of community service– 100 points per hour
____ Extend curfew by 1 hour for 1 week – 500 points
____Curfew extension for 3 hours for 1 night – 250 points
____Friends over after curfew for 1 night with supervision – 250 points
____ Curfew extension for 2 hours PLUS 2 movie tickets – 400 points
____ Your choice of an available $10.00 gift card (1000 points)
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INCENTIVE REQUEST FORM
Name ____________________________ Date___________
I am requesting to turn in ______ points for the following incentive to be used on
(DATE): _________________________
____ Deduct up to 4 hours of community service (100 points per hour)
____ Extend curfew by 1 hour for 1 week (500 points)
____Curfew extension for 3 hours for 1 night (250 points)
____Extend Curfew for one night 1 hour (100 points) 2 Hours (200 pts)
____Friends over after curfew for 1 night with supervision (250 points)
____ Your choice of an available $10.00 gift card (1000 points)
Parents Signature: ________________________________
(Prior to handing in)
Juvenile Court Officer ___________________________
Team Approved ____________
Team Denied _____________
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SOUTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, JUVENILE DRUG COURT,
NORTH DAKOTA
PARTICIPANT WEEKLY JUVENILE DRUG COURT REQUIREMENTS
Name: ______________________________ Path: _____ Date: ______________
Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________________________________
-ORDERED CONDITIONS FOR THE NEXT JDC COURT HEARING-
School/Job: _________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Family: _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Drug/Alcohol Testing: _________________________________________________________
Group Activity/Equip Group: ___________________________________________________
Other: _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Sobriety Days: ______Fish: ____ Incentive Points: _______Projected Path Change_________
APPOINTMENTS THIS WEEK:
Treatment Date: _______________________ Time: ________________
Community Service Hours to serve this week: _______ Balance: _____________
I WILL COMPLY WITH THE COURT ORDERED REQUIREMENTS:
_________________ __________ ______________________
Next Court Date Time Juvenile
______________________
Judge
____________________________ ___________ _____________________________ ______
JDC Participant Date JDC Representative Date
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SANCTIONS
Path 1 Path 2 Path 3 Path 4
Missed Treatment or probation appointment
-Lower curfew 1hr - Community service 2hrs - Accountability journal at office
- lower curfew 1hr - Community service 4hrs - Written report on responsibility
- Day report 1week - Homebound - last chance
- Homebound - Last chance - Detention or A.C
Refusal to provide urine or (+) UA
- Loss of sobriety days - Homebound - written report
- Loss of sobriety days - Homebound - Written report
-Loss of sobriety days - Homebound - Last chance - Detention termination - Scram for ALC
- Loss of sobriety days - Homebound - Last chance - Detention termination - Scram for ALC
Curfew violation - lower curfew 1hr - Written report on responsibility - Community service 2hrs
- lower curfew 2hrs - surrender phone - community service 4hrs
-Surrender phone - GPS 1week - Homebound - Restrict driving privileges
- Day report -Surrender phone - GPS 2wks - Homebound - Restrict driving privileges
Truancy - Community service 2hrs - Lower curfew 1hr
- Community service 4hrs - Lower curfew 2hrs - Take phone
- Community service 6hrs - Homebound 1 wk - GPS 1 wk - Take phone
- Community service 8hrs - Homebound 2 wks - GPS 2 wks Take phone
Tardy - Community service 2 hrs - Written report
- Community service 4 hrs - Written report
- Community service 4 hrs - Lower curfew 1hr
- Community service 4 hrs - Lower curfew 2hrs
Not engaged in treatment
- Community service 2 hrs - Journal from the book at the office
- Community service 4 hrs - Day report
- Last chance - Detention termination
- Last chance - Detention termination
Unruly at home and or at school
- Written apology - Lower curfew 1 hr - Take phone - Extra chores at home
- Written apology - Lower curfew 2hrs - Take phone - Extra chores
- Homebound - Pay for outing with parents - Take phone
- Homebound - Pay for outing with parents - Take phone - Suspend driving
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Case Aide Supervision Checklist Week of
Child’s name:
Parent/Guardian:
Parent/Guardian:
Case Aide Contact Information: Name: Phone number: Email:
Drug Testing required
[ ] Random drug tests per week: [ ] # ETG Curfew [x] Random curfew checks minimum per week: [x] Client’s current curfew: [ ] Client’s curfew extension: [ ] GPS: Work [] Clients work/activity schedule: [] Other:
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Participant Drug Testing Form Case Aide Name: Client:
Date: Time: U/A: Sent to Lab:
Failed to Provide Sample: