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Question
Who is eligible for Drug Court?
Answer
A defendant should:
Be a resident of Monroe County;
Have no past felony convictions for violent offenses, nor any present pending offenses for either misdemeanor or felony violent offenses;
Have no pending offenses for Dealing in a Controlled Substance. Past convictions for Dealing offenses may affect possible participation in this program;
Be at least eighteen years of age or older and have previous unsuccessful opportunities at either probation or treatment;
Have no warrants outstanding or open parole or probation violations in any other county;
Have no indication that a firearm was in possession during the commission of the present offense, nor have any prior convictions for firearm violations;
Have indications of recent or past substance abuse arrests and the defendant admits to substance abuse/addiction;
Be willing to participate in all aspects of the Drug Court Program.
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