Successful completion of Drug Court results in a withdrawal of the guilty plea and criminal charges are dismissed or early termination of probation.
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What are the requirements of a Drug Court offender?
~ Offenders take accountability for their actions.
~ Offender must report to judge in court on a regular basis
~ Regular payment of court and program fees
~ Mandatory participation in substance abuse treatment as designated by Drug Court Team
~ Regular drug testing
~ Mandatory community service
~ Referral and participation with other community resources as required
~ Regular home visits
~ Face to face contacts with probation officer, court personnel and treatment providers as needed
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How do I become eligible for the program?
To be eligible for the Adult Drug Court Program you must:
- Be a nonviolent offender
- Be seventeen years of age or older
- Have a felony plea of guilty
- Waive your preliminary hearing
- Commit to at least fifteen months of treatment
- Be a technical probation violator in Revocation status
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How does the program work?
This program uses intensive supervision, continued treatment and effective intervention to assist the participant in taking control of their life.
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What does this program have to offer?
Successful completion of the program can lead to a drug free lifestyle, full-time employment, drug free babies and putting yourself on the road to becoming a productive citizen.
The bottom line is that the Drug Court program benefits others by tax dollars saved through reduced incarceration costs, reduced crime and increased public safety.
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What is the Adult Drug Court's mailing address, telephone number and fax number?
Mailing Address:
St. Louis County Courthouse
Attn: Adult Drug Court Administrator
7900 Carondelet Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
Telephone: 314-615-2678
Fax: 314-615-7658
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