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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

MANUAL DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA

MAGISTRATE COURT

JANUARY 2013

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction Page 3

Mission Page 3

Goals Page 3

Eligibility for Diversion Treatment Court Page 4

Referrals to Diversion Treatment Court Page 5

Interdisciplinary Team Page 6

Program Requirements Page 8

Sanctions and Incentives Page 10

Program Statistics Page 13

Participant Handbook Page 14 - 21

Appendices Page 22

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

The Diversion Treatment Court (DTC) was established in May 2001 and is the longest

running mental health court of its kind in Georgia. The development of this diversion court

program was inspired through the knowledge that approximately 18-20% of the jail

population suffered from a serious mental illness. To date more than 1900 participants have

been referred to the DTC. The DTC operates under the direction of the DeKalb County

Magistrate Court and was inspired through a collaborative partnership effort. Retired Chief

Magistrate Winston P. Bethel, National Alliance on Mental Illness advocate Flo Giltman,

Attorney Jim Sanders and Psychiatrist Emile Risby, a group of four, met early in 1999 to

initiate a collaborative effort to decriminalize incarcerated defendants with serious mental

illness. The Diversion Treatment Court Program began in 2001 with no funding, but with a

strong commitment from partners possessing the collective vision and need to decriminalize

the mentally ill and to move defendants from jail into treatment.

The collaborative partnership continues today with the Magistrate Court, local and federal

Veterans Administration, University of Georgia School of Social Work, State Court,

Superior Court, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), DeKalb Solicitor

General’s Office, DeKalb District Attorney’s Office, DeKalb Public Defender’s Office,

Adult Probation, Jail Mental Health Services, Pre-Trail Services and the DeKalb

Community Service Board.

MISSIONMISSIONMISSIONMISSION

DTC seeks to decriminalize mentally ill offenders by offering treatment instead of

incarceration. Treatment in conjunction with judicial oversight of pending cases is intended to

reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and help mentally ill defendants recover and reclaim

their lives.

GOALSGOALSGOALSGOALS

The primary goals of the DTC are to:

• Connect criminal defendants who suffer from serious mental illness to treatment

services in the community

• Find appropriate dispositions to criminal charges, taking into consideration the facts

of each case and prior criminal history

• Ensure public safety and reduce recidivism and violence on re-arrest

through appropriate mental health treatment and intensive supervision

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• Increase collaboration between the court, community mental health providers and

mental health advocates

ELIGIBILITY FOR DELIGIBILITY FOR DELIGIBILITY FOR DELIGIBILITY FOR DTCTCTCTC

DIVERSION TREATMENT COURT PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY

• Adult with an Axis I Mental Health Diagnosis (age 17+)

• Arrest in DeKalb County with a pending charge(s)

• Treatment and/or commitment to treatment

• Willingness towards voluntary participation

• Appropriate misdemeanor and/or felony charge

• Non-violent criminal history background

• Commitment to random alcohol and drug screening

• Housing that is safe, secure and supportive

DTC is a post-booking, pre-plea mental health diversion program for adult defendants (ages

17 and up) with a verifiable Axis I mental disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and

Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Individuals with co-occurring

substance abuse disorders are also accepted when the mental health diagnosis is primary.

The target populations for the DTC are mentally ill defendants charged with non-violent

misdemeanor or felony offenses from Recorders’ Court, State Court, and on a limited basis,

Superior Court. Participation is open to all defendants with a mental illness where the illness

appears to be related to the current criminal charges. To access the court oversight services an

individual must have an open case in DeKalb County following an arrest although the

defendant may be out on bond. Not only must the current charge be non-violent, but the

criminal history must substantiate a non-violent background. Specifically, the criminal offense

must not involve any case in which a victim suffered a broken bone or other severe bodily

harm, or involved weapons.

Participation in DTC is voluntary and the defendant must be willing to participate in mental

health treatment. The defendant also must be willing to sign a release of information for

details pertaining to his or her mental health treatment, substance use, legal status, and history

to be shared with the DTC team.

Acceptance for all referrals into DTC is discussed and evaluated by the full DTC

interdisciplinary team, which includes the presiding Judges, Court Program Coordinator, an

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Assistant District Attorney, an Assistant Solicitor General, a Clinical Social Worker, Jail

Mental Health Services and Case Managers. The Judge, however, makes the overall final

determination whether an individual is accepted into the DTC.

REFERRALS TO DTREFERRALS TO DTREFERRALS TO DTREFERRALS TO DTCCCC

The process of connecting an individual to DTC starts with a referral. The referral is a single-

page form document that is completed, then faxed, mailed or emailed to the DTC by

someone who has identified the defendant as possibly having a mental illness. Referrals can

originate from a number of sources such as an arresting officer, family member, judge, jail

personnel, prosecuting attorney, public defender or past participants. Defendants may be

referred to the DTC at various stages of the criminal justice continuum providing the case

remains in a pre-plea condition. The final authority to refer a defendant to DTC for program

consideration comes from the prosecuting attorney who reviews the defendant’s criminal

history and signs a “Consent Hold” agreement, which includes a date the defendant will

report (or be transported if incarcerated) to DTC to observe court proceedings. In essence, the

consent puts formal charges on hold pending successful DTC program completion.

The consent form also includes a back-up date for arraignment in the originating court

division should the defendant be precluded from entering DTC by: 1) not showing up for

DTC observation; 2) voluntarily declining to participate in DTC; 3) is deemed ineligible

during the mental health evaluation due to primary substance abuse issues or a mental illness

diagnosis that does not meet criterion for Axis I; or 4) has a known history of violence. A

final decision about eligibility will be made collaboratively by the DTC team on a case-by-

case basis considering the defendant's mental health diagnosis and history, facts of the

incident, criminal history or lack thereof, possibility of placement and appropriate treatment,

and other relevant factors.

Misdemeanor cases have a minimum six month requirement in the DTC, and felony cases

have a minimum 12-month requirement. The DTC team will decide when a defendant

graduates. Graduation is based on the nature of the charge and compliance while in DTC. If a

participant is re-arrested while in DTC, participation in the program will be re-assessed. The

team may decide to allow the participant to continue in DTC after considering the new case

and assessing the appropriateness of continued DTC participation. Continued participation in

DTC is subject to the express consent of all team members.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM

JUDGE

The DTC Judge leads the collaborative interdisciplinary team and provides regular judicial

oversight for all participants at scheduled court proceedings. In this capacity, the Judge

regularly reviews case status reports detailing each participant's compliance with the

treatment plan. During regular court appearances, the Judge administers graduated

sanctions and incentives to increase each participant's accountability and to enhance the

likelihood of long-term treatment compliance.

COURT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The DTC Coordinator oversees the operations of the program. Duties include connecting

participants to treatment and housing providers, case management, coordinating court

calendars, monitoring program effectiveness, implementing procedural changes, cultivating

relationships with service providers and community partners and doing presentations to

educate and garner support from the community.

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

The DTC Social Worker performs clinical assessments to determine whether a defendant

meets the criteria for an Axis I disorder and to identify his/her psychosocial deficits, risk

factors and strengths. For defendants that need to be connected to mental health or

substance abuse treatment services, the Social Worker will make the appointment and

verify whether appointments are being kept. The Social Worker is responsible for

developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans for allowing DTC participants

and also provides case management services.

CASE MANAGERS

A DTC Case Manager is the central point of contact between their assigned participants

and the DTC. The DTC Case Manager reviews the treatment plan with the participant prior

to DTC entry and monitors compliance through program completion. Case Managers

maintain weekly contact with their participants and reports any challenges and/or non-

compliance issues a participant may be experiencing in weekly DTC staff meetings. Case

Managers maintain communication with their participants’ treatment providers to monitor

appointment adherence and to discuss clinical concerns. At each hearing DTC Case

Managers appear before the judge with their assigned participant to review progress

reports.

PROSECUTOR(S)

The role of the District Attorney and Solicitor in DTC differs from the traditional

adjudication process. In DTC, all parties and counsel share the common goal of helping

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participants successfully comply with treatment in a community setting. The prosecutor

reviews new cases concerning eligibility pursuant to the guidelines herein. The eligibility

assessment includes a review of the defendant's criminal history, consultation with victims,

legal eligibility, and appropriate dispositions upon the defendant's entry into DTC. As part of

a collaborative team with the Judge, defense attorney, and clinical staff, the prosecutor

monitors participants’ progress and can make recommendations regarding sanctions. If a

participant is re-arrested, the prosecutor investigates the new case and assesses the

appropriateness of continued participation.

JAIL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Jail Mental Health Services (JMHS) provide all of the mental health treatment in the

DeKalb County Jail. JMHS also focuses on transitioning inmates with mental illness back

into the community by collaborating with treatment providers, family members, and the

courts. JMHS assists DTC by screening inmates for stability and reporting back to the DTC

team before an inmate is transported to DTC for observation. JMHS also provides progress

reports and clinical recommendations to the Court.

COMMUNITY TREATMENT PROVIDERS

DTC maintains a network of community-based mental health and substance abuse treatment

providers. Services include in-patient crisis facilities, dual diagnosis programs, residential

facilities, ACT Teams, group therapy, outpatient treatment, Psychiatric Emergency Services,

and others. The DTC team refers participants to specific programs based on their clinical need

and the program's capacity to provide culturally appropriate services (e.g. mental/physical

health, language, etc.). For outpatient services, the DTC clinical staff refers participants, when

possible, to a provider located near their community.

The current DTC Interdisciplinary Team attends the Judicial Council of Georgia’s annual

Accountability Courts Conference for updates and training. The DTC team includes:

Judge Berryl A. Anderson – Chief Magistrate

Judge Rhathelia Stroud - Presiding Judge and Director

Judge Lindsay Jones - Presiding Judge

Bedford “Chip” Forte - Program Coordinator and Case Manager

J. Page McAleese - Social Worker

Anne Long - Assistant District Attorney

September Guy - Assistant Solicitor General

Braddye Smith - Pre-Trial Services and Case Manager

Chiquita Rose - Adult Probation and Case Manager

Rhonda Haile - Jail Mental Health

Ingrid H. George - Court Administrator

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTPROGRAM REQUIREMENTPROGRAM REQUIREMENTPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS S S S

ORIENTATION

Orientation takes place in Courtroom 1200D every Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Orientation for new referrals includes viewing a 25 minute Orientation and Overview Video

of an actual court session that illuminates and highlights participation expectations in the

DTC. The video lends focus to participation timelines, bond and treatment conditions, case

management, court hearings, therapeutic group and “peer to peer” involvement and

participation. At the conclusion of the video presentation, referred parties are required to

stay to observe the full court session. At the conclusion of court, referred parties meet

individually with the court social worker or other interdisciplinary team member for a brief

assessment and discussion of his or her intent to participate in the DTC. An individual’s

decision to participant in the DTC must be voluntary. Once an individual makes a decision

to participate in the DTC, he or she meets with the team social worker who develops a

treatment plan based on the specific needs of the individual.

COURT PROCEEDINGS

The regular DTC calendar is held each Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 1200D, 556

North McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030. Many of the court’s participants are

veterans and the DTC was please to launch a “Veterans Calendar” that commences each

second Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to review and enroll veteran cases.

PROGRAM TIME COMMITMENT

DTC participation is a minimum of six months for misdemeanor cases and a minimum of 12

months for felony cases. The duration of the program is determined by individual need and

progress attained in meeting specific treatment goals, along with the participants’ consistent

compliance performance of all conditions set for in the individualized treatment plans.

TREATMENT PLANS

DTC program participants receive a treatment plan that is developed on a case-by-case basis

and designed to best meet the needs and abilities of each participant independently. The

specifics of the treatment plan are incorporated as a condition of the bond and become the

order of the court. Although the initial agreement to participate in the program is voluntary,

once the defendant agrees to participate and the conditions become a part of the bond order,

the voluntary consent of the defendant transitions into a court order carrying with it all

ramifications of a court order. Each participant is assigned to a case manager for monitoring,

accountability and coordination of all DTC requirements and bond conditions. The case

manager also provides information to the Court at weekly staffing and court reviews.

General program requirements include the following:

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• Adherence to mental health treatment and groups, as recommended

• Adherence to psychotropic medication, if prescribed

• Secure housing and residential treatment if necessary

• Abstinence from alcohol and illegal drugs

• Compliance with random drug and alcohol testing

• Initiation of Social Security Disability/Insurance (SSDI/SSI) application or acquisition

of public assistance if appropriate, including Medicaid

• Attendance at regular court appearances

• Evidence of productive use of time (obtain a job, volunteer community service,

education, etc.) if appropriate

WEEKLY STAFF MEETING and TEAM DECISION MAKING

DTC has a weekly clinical and administrative conference to discuss referrals and new cases.

The DTC team meets to review treatment plans prepared by the social worker for each case.

The meeting is also used to assess the status of referrals and difficult or complex active cases

in which current treatment and supervision do not appear to be working. Decisions are

typically made by consensus. The general team approach is non-adversarial.

Additionally, the team addresses administrative matters pertaining to program planning and

administration, treatment and service delivery, training, policies and procedures, data

collection, grants and special projects, and issues that may have arisen since the last meeting.

Team members may also meet periodically throughout the week to address treatment plans

and to respond to impromptu problems that may arise concerning active participants.

CONFIDENTIALITY The DTC program is governed by Federal laws of confidentiality. Disclosure of information

received in the course of treatment is strictly prohibited unless a court order "for good cause"

is issued. Defendants must authorize the disclosure to the Court of information regarding

their "diagnosis, attendance, scope of treatment, treatment progress and quality of

participation, and termination or completion of treatment." All parties and counsel attending

the morning staffing must sign a pledge to maintain confidentiality of all participant

information and discussions. No court order is required for any party to disclose to the

appropriate authorities any information revealed in DTC which is subject to mandatory

reporting by any statute.

STATUS HEARINGS Status hearings are a central feature of DTC. Participants appear regularly before the Judge

who reviews progress. During the status hearing, the Court is provided with any additional

treatment status reports and other information from a variety of sources. The participant is

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expected to bring his or her medication monitoring sheet or other proof of treatment

compliance. Participants interact directly with the Judge during status hearings.

PARTICIPANT COMPLIANCE AND NON-COMPLIANCE DTC participants are required and expected to comply with each term and condition of their

bond as set forth in the individual treatment plan. The primary purpose of the DTC is for

individual treatment and stabilization such that the person returns to the community

productive and well. The intent is that if the participant is consistent with bond conditions, he

or she is less likely to reoffend and engage the criminal justice system. However, if there are

continuous non-compliance and failures to adhere to bond conditions, participants are subject

to graduated sanctions. On the other hand, when participants are consistently successful in

the DTC, they are likewise recipients of available incentives.

SANCTIONS AND INCENTIVESSANCTIONS AND INCENTIVESSANCTIONS AND INCENTIVESSANCTIONS AND INCENTIVES

Incentives and sanctions are used by the Court to motivate each participant's compliance with

the recommended treatment plan. If treatment-compliant, the participant receives

encouragement and incentives for continuing to do well. If the client is not compliant,

sanctions may include a reprimand or increased intensity of treatment to enforce the

importance of compliance with court orders. At the end of the hearing, the client receives a

written reminder of the next court date on a pre-printed form. Some specific examples are:

SANCTIONS

• More frequent court reports and reviews

• More random drug and alcohol screenings

• Additional group therapy sessions required (10 required for women and 12

required for men routinely)

• Treatment plan modified for additional services such as Alcoholics Anonymous

and/or Narcotics Anonymous or peer support group sessions

• Program length extended

• In-person reports versus telephone contact ( for required weekly case manager

contacts) or more weekly contact with the Case Manager

• Curfews

Incentives are used to assist the defendant in achieving treatment goals. The Judge

determines incentives based upon recommendations from the DTC team. Some specific

examples include:

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INCENTIVES

• Holiday celebrations

• Completion recognition: standing ovation from full court (peers, staff and visitors)

• Participants “celebrity” recognition with separate jury box seating

• Treatment plan modified for additional services such as Alcoholics Anonymous

and/or Narcotics Anonymous or peer support group sessions

• Judge’s accolades in open court

• Candy bar or other small token “gift”

OTHER PARTICIPATION ISSUES

• To successfully complete (“graduate”), participants must demonstrate consistent

adherence to their treatment plan

• Upon the graduation or successful completion of a defendant, the pending

charges are dismissed and may be eligible for expungement (that is the removal

of charges from criminal background history)

• The defendant can voluntarily opt out of DTC and be returned to the original

criminal court for case disposition

• A participant who commits a new offense is immediately reevaluated for

continued participation in DTC and subject to a Rule Nisi Hearing

RULE NISI HEARINGS

When a participant has been repeatedly and consistently non-compliant and efforts at

reestablishing compliance and commitment to DTC requirements have not been successful,

the participant is scheduled for a Rule Nisi hearing. The Rule Nisi hearing is set for the Court

to evaluate sworn testimony from appropriate parties such as the participant, case manager,

social worker, group facilitator, treatment provider, etc. to determine whether the DTC is the

appropriate place for the participant or whether the trial division will better serve the best

interests of the community and participant. The Court may make a final determination to

terminate the participant’s DTC enrollment, modify participants bond with additional

conditions, etc, and in some instances, the participant is given an opportunity to voluntarily

withdraw from the DTC, depending on circumstances.

TERMINATION

A participant may be terminated from DTC. This usually occurs when the participant re-

offends, fails to appear at court appearances, or is generally non-compliant with his/her

treatment plan. Prior to terminating a participant from DTC, the case manager will draft and

the Judge will sign a Rule Nisi Order that specifies non-compliance issues and allows the

participant an opportunity to appear at a hearing to “show cause” why he/she should not be

terminated from the program. During the Rule Nisi hearing, the Judge hears from the case

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manager, the participant, prosecutor, counsel and others such as a group facilitator, treatment

provider or housing representative. After considering all statements and recommendations,

the Judge will make a decision as to whether the participant will be given a chance to remain

in the program to demonstrate compliance or be dismissed.

As a voluntary program, participants may also freely withdraw from the DTC. In the event a

participant withdraws or is dismissed from the DTC, the case is returned to the original

criminal division for adjudication. If a defendant re-offends or is re-arrested, his/her

continued participation in the program is subject to the express consent of all members of the

team both as to the new case and the pre-existing case.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION “GRADUATION”

Certificates of program completion are presented to participants who have met the minimum

requirements as detailed above, maintained satisfactory progress, and remained engaged in

treatment and services. Several weeks before graduation, the DTC team begins working

with the participant regarding his/her transition to graduate status and develops a plan to

ensure that the defendant reintegrates safely back into the community.

PROGRAM STATISTICSPROGRAM STATISTICSPROGRAM STATISTICSPROGRAM STATISTICS

*approximate totals

All participants in the Diversion Treatment Court must have an Axis I mental health diagnosis. Many have co-occurring substance usage and alcohol abuse issues as well. The current diagnostic breakdown for DTC active participants is as follows:

Total DTC referrals

Total DTC graduates

52%

1900* 400*

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PROGRAM STATISTICSPROGRAM STATISTICSPROGRAM STATISTICSPROGRAM STATISTICS

Diversion Treatment Court must have an Axis I mental health occurring substance usage and alcohol abuse issues as

well. The current diagnostic breakdown for DTC active participants is as follows:

Total DTC graduates

Average number of active DTC

participants

Largest age group of

participants

Percentage

participants by sex

4% 4%

27%

13%

Axis I Diagnosis

400* 42 26-35 60%male

40% female

Diversion Treatment Court must have an Axis I mental health occurring substance usage and alcohol abuse issues as

well. The current diagnostic breakdown for DTC active participants is as follows:

Percentage of

participants by sex

ADHD

Anxiety

Bipolar

Depression

Schizophrenia

60%male

40% female

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IndexIndexIndexIndex Welcome to DTC 3

What is DTC? 4

What's in it for me? 5

DTC Rules 6-8

DTC Expectations 9-10

DTC Support Services 11-12

Graduation 13

Important Names and Numbers 14

For more information or to provide comments contact:

Ingrid George Administrative Assistant

DeKalb Diversion Treatment Court 556 North McDonough Street

Decatur, Georgia 30030 404-371-2241

DeKalb Magistrate Court

DeKalb County, Georgia

556 N. McDonough Street, Sui te 1200, Decatur , Georgia 30030

Tel : 404 371-2241

Fax: 404 371-2683

Participant Handbook

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Ask your Case Manager or Defense

Attorney to explain to you anything in this

handbook that you do not understand.

What What What What is is is is DTC is a special part of the DeKalb Magistrate Court. It is a court

supervised program for those arrested and charged with misdemeanors

or felonies in DeKalb County, who also have a

diagnosis. DTC's program includes regular court appearances before the

Judge. Following your arrest, you were offered the choice of participating

in DTC or having your case proceed as part of the regular court process.

If you are eligible for participation, your Case Manager will develop a

treatment plan for you. While you are a participant, the Judge and your

Case Manager and treatment provider will

What do I have to do? What do I have to do? What do I have to do? What do I have to do?

DTC participants are required to sign a bond modification in court. This

contract is an agreement between you and the Judge. It explains what is

expected of you while you are active in DTC. The Judge will also sign the

bond modification. The bond modification is written specifically for you

based on your current charges and treatment needs. Before you sign

your bond modification, you will have an opportunity to review it with your

Case Manager and have your questions answered. DTC participants are

required to attend treatment, as directed by your DTC Case Manager and

the Judge, and to remain drug and alcohol

How long will I be involved in DTC?How long will I be involved in DTC?How long will I be involved in DTC?How long will I be involved in DTC?

The amount of time you spend in DTC is determined by your compliance

to your treatment plan and by your individual progress. Misdemeanor

charges require a minimum of six months participation; felony charges

require a minimum of one year participation with DTC. Some persons will

be active in DTC beyond the minimum participation time.

on the effort you put into treatment and your progress.

Dismissal or Voluntary Withdrawal from the DTC will result in

return of your case back to the trial division for appropriate

resolution on the charges for which you were arrested.

resolution may include a plea, trial, jail time and/or probation in the

trial court.

is is is is DTCDTCDTCDTC???? DTC is a special part of the DeKalb Magistrate Court. It is a court-

arrested and charged with misdemeanors

or felonies in DeKalb County, who also have an Axis I mental health

diagnosis. DTC's program includes regular court appearances before the

Judge. Following your arrest, you were offered the choice of participating

DTC or having your case proceed as part of the regular court process.

If you are eligible for participation, your Case Manager will develop a

treatment plan for you. While you are a participant, the Judge and your

Case Manager and treatment provider will monitor your progress.

DTC participants are required to sign a bond modification in court. This

contract is an agreement between you and the Judge. It explains what is

expected of you while you are active in DTC. The Judge will also sign the

ion is written specifically for you

based on your current charges and treatment needs. Before you sign

your bond modification, you will have an opportunity to review it with your

Case Manager and have your questions answered. DTC participants are

to attend treatment, as directed by your DTC Case Manager and

the Judge, and to remain drug and alcohol-free and live a law-abiding life.

How long will I be involved in DTC?How long will I be involved in DTC?How long will I be involved in DTC?How long will I be involved in DTC?

The amount of time you spend in DTC is determined by your compliance

eatment plan and by your individual progress. Misdemeanor

charges require a minimum of six months participation; felony charges

require a minimum of one year participation with DTC. Some persons will

be active in DTC beyond the minimum participation time. It all depends

on the effort you put into treatment and your progress.

Dismissal or Voluntary Withdrawal from the DTC will result in the

return of your case back to the trial division for appropriate

for which you were arrested. Your case

resolution may include a plea, trial, jail time and/or probation in the

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What’s in it for me?What’s in it for me?What’s in it for me?What’s in it for me?

Incentives & RewardsIncentives & RewardsIncentives & RewardsIncentives & Rewards

DTC acknowledges compliance in the following ways:

• Public recognition

• Recognition from the Judge

• Reduced reporting to court sessions

• Phone-in calls to Case Manager instead of in-person reporting

No Jail SentenceNo Jail SentenceNo Jail SentenceNo Jail Sentence

Successful completion of DTC will result in a dismissal of your charges and

eligibility for expungement if appropriate.

DTC gives you the opportunity to:DTC gives you the opportunity to:DTC gives you the opportunity to:DTC gives you the opportunity to:

• Engage in treatment to insure on-going stabilization and

wellness

• Return to your family, employment and community

productively

• Evaluate and discuss other critical life concerns and issues

within a confidential group therapy environment to help you

move forward in your life

A Second Chance!A Second Chance!A Second Chance!A Second Chance!

On the following pages, you will find information on the resources you will

need to succeed. Remember that there are many people who make up the

DTC Interdisciplinary Team and they all want to see you succeed. If you

take advantage of the assistance offered, you will discover many ways to

make a better life for yourself.

DTC RULES:DTC RULES:DTC RULES:DTC RULES:

What are the rules of DTC?

To remain active in DTC you are required to follow these rules:

1. Appear in court as scheduled – you must attend all scheduled

court appearances

2. Follow your treatment plan – you must attend all treatment,

support and Case Manager appointments

3. Remain drug and alcohol free – random screens are given to

participants that must remain negative

4. Complete DTC – you must successfully complete all bond

conditional requirements of DTC for the charging court to dismiss

your criminal case

5. Live a law-abiding life

While we recognize that your arrest stemmed

from your mental illness, it is important for you to

remember that you are in DTC because of criminal

behavior that requires total accountability through

treatment compliance to avoid future criminal

activity.

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1.1.1.1. Appear in court as scheduledAppear in court as scheduledAppear in court as scheduledAppear in court as scheduled

You will be required to appear in front of the Judge on a regular basis,

usually once a month. The Judge will be given progress reports regarding

your drug and alcohol tests, reports to your Case Manager, attendance

and participation in your treatment programs, and compliance with any

doctor appointments. The Judge will ask you about your progress and

discuss any problems or concerns of yours.

Depending on your situation, you may have to come to court several times

a month. As you make progress, your court appearance schedule may be

reduced. Instead of a weekly or bi-weekly court report, a participant may

be required to report once a month for a compliance review.

On the day of your court appearance, you must arrive to DTC at 9:30

am and stay until the Judge has finished with your case.

2.2.2.2. Follow your Treatment PlanFollow your Treatment PlanFollow your Treatment PlanFollow your Treatment Plan

The Treatment plan is developed after your DTC intake assessment in

conjunction with our social worker and case manager. The minimum

requirements of your Treatment Plan are:

• Attendance at a mental health treatment program as directed by

your Case Manager and treatment provider

• Regular drug and alcohol testing

• Attendance at an educational, vocational or employment program

Your Case Manager will also help you with other areas of your life

according to your individual needs.

Your treatment schedule will vary according to your progress. It is

your responsibility to keep all scheduled appointments and to arrive

on time. You must review your treatment plan with your Case

Manager and follow it carefully.

3.3.3.3. Remain drug and alcohol Remain drug and alcohol Remain drug and alcohol Remain drug and alcohol freefreefreefree

One of the primary goals of DTC is to help you remain abstinent from alcohol

and all non-prescribed drugs. A positive test or admission of substance use

may result in a sanction or change in treatment. Repeated substance use may

result in termination from DTC. Drug and alcohol tests will be conducted at

your drug treatment facility and at DTC. You will be tested throughout your

participation in DTC.

4.4.4.4. Complete DTCComplete DTCComplete DTCComplete DTC

If accepted into DTC, your criminal case is placed on hold. There will be no

court appearances for your criminal case as long as you participate in DTC. If

you complete DTC, the prosecutor will dismiss the charges against you. If you

are dismissed from DTC for non-compliance or because you no longer wish to

participate, your criminal case will continue as normal. Remember that your

graduation from DTC will be based on your own progress and your ability to stay

focused on what you must do to meet all DTC rules and expectations

5.5.5.5. Live a lawLive a lawLive a lawLive a law----abiding lifeabiding lifeabiding lifeabiding life

If you are re-arrested during participation or after participation in DTC, it

would be up to the prosecutor to transfer your new charge(s) to DTC

depending on your past criminal history, compliance while in DTC and

severity of the charge. Being arrested while in DTC is not an automatic

dismissal and being arrested after DTC is not an automatic refusal for re-

acceptance.

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Diversion Treatment Diversion Treatment Diversion Treatment Diversion Treatment

Court ExpectationsCourt ExpectationsCourt ExpectationsCourt Expectations What else is expected

of me?

The expectations of DTC are:

• Treat others with respect

• Cease all drug and alcohol related activity

• Comply with drug screening

• Be law abiding

These expectations are explained in detail in the next pages.

The goals you set up with your Case Manager may also cover

areas of:

• Health care

• Education

• Employment

Treat others with respectTreat others with respectTreat others with respectTreat others with respect

You should respect the opinions and feelings of other people in DTC.

Verbal or physical threats to anyone will not be tolerated. Any inappropriate

behavior will immediately be reported to the Court and may result in a severe

sanction or your termination from the program. You will be required to dress

appropriately for your court sessions and treatment appointments. Sunglasses

are not to be worn in court unless approved by a doctor. Gentlemen should

remove their hats when coming into the courtroom and everyone should turn

their cell phones off.

Cease Cease Cease Cease all drug related activitall drug related activitall drug related activitall drug related activity y y y

You will not possess, sell, or use alcohol or illegal drugs. Any relapse by you

involving drugs and/or alcohol must be reported to your Case Manager

immediately. Any drugs that a doctor prescribes for you must be reported to

your Case Manager immediately.

Comply with Drug and Alcohol Comply with Drug and Alcohol Comply with Drug and Alcohol Comply with Drug and Alcohol

Screening Screening Screening Screening

In addition to your mental health treatment, one of the goals of DTC is to help

you remain abstinent from alcohol and all non-prescribed drugs. A positive test

or admission of substance use may result in a sanction or change in

treatment. Repeated substance use may result in termination from DTC. Drug

and alcohol tests will be conducted at your treatment or at DTC. You will be

tested randomly throughout your participation in DTC.

Be Law Abiding Be Law Abiding Be Law Abiding Be Law Abiding

You are required to refrain from further violation of the law. Additional

offenses may result in termination from DTC.

Support ServicesSupport ServicesSupport ServicesSupport Services

DTC Support Services are available to you and your family. These services

will help you to overcome stress, problems and conflicts that may block your

recovery process. The DTC team recognizes that recovery is not an easy

process, but we support your effort and courage positive change. Together,

we can make it work.

Health Health Health Health

Developing positive health habits and knowing how to handle physical and

emotional setbacks are essential for your success in recovery. DTC supports

and recommends that you safeguard your physical health by scheduling and

monitoring the following health services and others if necessary and

applicable:

• Psychiatrist or psychologists referrals

• Other medical screenings (as appropriate)

• Referrals for testing for additional mental health issues or medication

issues

• Doctor, dentist and optometrist appointments

• Health and nutritional counseling

• Diabetes screening, monitoring and care

• Prenatal care, if appropriate

You will be expected to follow through on any treatment recommendations.

You may also be asked to provide documentation to the court of medical

conditions or appointments. Any prescribed drugs must be reported to your

Case Manager as random drug screens are scheduled throughout your DTC

participation.

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Support ServicesSupport ServicesSupport ServicesSupport Services

DTC Support Services are available to you and your family. These services

ems and conflicts that may block your

recovery process. The DTC team recognizes that recovery is not an easy

process, but we support your effort and courage positive change. Together,

Developing positive health habits and knowing how to handle physical and

emotional setbacks are essential for your success in recovery. DTC supports

and recommends that you safeguard your physical health by scheduling and

ervices and others if necessary and

Referrals for testing for additional mental health issues or medication

You will be expected to follow through on any treatment recommendations.

You may also be asked to provide documentation to the court of medical

conditions or appointments. Any prescribed drugs must be reported to your

Case Manager as random drug screens are scheduled throughout your DTC

EducationEducationEducationEducation

The DTC is concerned and interested in y

employment goals. Therefore the DTC w

and preparation towards:

• GED: working toward your high school equivalency diploma

• Vocational: job training in many fields, from food

haircutting to computer technology and a

• College: post secondary educa

science, health care services, medicine, etc.

Employment Employment Employment Employment

Finding and keeping a job that you like is an important part of building

lasting success in recovery.

Employment referral services include:

• Vocational Rehabilitation

• Department of Labor

• DeKalb or Fulton County Workforce

• Goodwill

Please note that a participant’s legitimate and confirmed

education and employment pursuits may su

requirements.

is concerned and interested in your educational, vocational and

will support and encourage your efforts

working toward your high school equivalency diploma

job training in many fields, from food service and

to computer technology and auto mechanics

ucation in liberal arts, language arts,

science, health care services, medicine, etc.

Finding and keeping a job that you like is an important part of building

DeKalb or Fulton County Workforce

legitimate and confirmed efforts and involvement in

education and employment pursuits may substitute for DTC day-time structure

Successful Successful Successful Successful

Completion Completion Completion Completion

(Graduation)(Graduation)(Graduation)(Graduation):::: A time to

celebrate and recognize your

accomplishments You will be able to invite your family and friends to join you at your DTC

Successful Completion “Graduation” Ceremony. The Graduation Ceremony

marks your successful completion and full compliance with all of the terms and

conditions of bond as a participant in the DTC and the beginning or your new

way of life.

Requirements for successful completion “graduation”:

• Complete all DTC bond requirements and conditions

• Your Case Manager’s approval and recommendation for

graduation

• Progress toward any vocational, educational and

employment goals

• Secure an on-going relationship with your mental health

care provider and all other treatment providers that you will

establish while participating in the DTC

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time to

celebrate and recognize your

You will be able to invite your family and friends to join you at your DTC

The Graduation Ceremony

successful completion and full compliance with all of the terms and

DTC and the beginning or your new

for

going relationship with your mental health

that you will

Important Names and Important Names and Important Names and Important Names and

Numbers:Numbers:Numbers:Numbers:Diversion Treatment Court

556 North McDonough Street

Decatur, Georgia 30030

Important names and numbers to know

Attorney:

_______________________________________________

Case Manager:

_______________________________________________

Treatment Provider:

_______________________________________________

Therapist/Psychiatrist/Psychologist:

_______________________________________________

Emergency Contact:

_______________________________________________

Important Names and Important Names and Important Names and Important Names and

Numbers:Numbers:Numbers:Numbers: Diversion Treatment Court

556 North McDonough Street

Decatur, Georgia 30030

Important names and numbers to know:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Therapist/Psychiatrist/Psychologist:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

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notesnotesnotesnotes

The Diversion Treatment Court (DTC) operates under the direction of the

DeKalb County Magistrate Court and is a collaborative effort of the Magistrate

Court, Adult Probation, DeKalb Community Service Board (DCSB), DeKalb

Volunteer Lawyer’s Foundation (DVLF), Integrated Life Center (ILC), Jail

Mental Health Services, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Office of

the District Attorney, Office of the Sheriff, Office of the Solicitor, Pre-trial

Services, Recorder’s Court, State Court, Superior Court, Traveler’s Aid of

Atlanta, Inc. and the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council (GPDSC).

The impetus behind this effort is the decriminalization of persons suffering with

serious mental illness.

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AAAAPPENDICESPPENDICESPPENDICESPPENDICES

I. Behavioral and Mental Health Glossary

II. Behavioral and Mental Health Glossary – continued

III. DTC Referral Form

IV. Bond Modification/Consent Hold

V. Request for Judicial Assistance

VI. DTC Release of Information Form

VII. DTC Flowchart

VIII. DTC Flowchart – continued

IX. Treatment Plan

X. Drug Screen Notice

XI. Rule Nisi Notice

XII. Successful Completion “Graduation” Certificate

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AAAAPPPPPENDIX PENDIX PENDIX PENDIX I: I: I: I: BEHAVIORAL BEHAVIORAL BEHAVIORAL BEHAVIORAL and MENTAL and MENTAL and MENTAL and MENTAL HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH

COURT GLOSSARY COURT GLOSSARY COURT GLOSSARY COURT GLOSSARY

APPENDIX I: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COURT GLOSSARY

I. Diagnosis

A. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

The DSM-IV organizes each psychiatric diagnosis into five levels (axes) relating to

different aspects of disorder or disability.

5-Axis Diagnosis:

• Axis I: clinical disorders, including major mental disorders, as well as

developmental and learning disorders. Common Axis I disorders include

depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia.

• Axis II: underlying pervasive or personality conditions, as well as mental

retardation. Common Axis II disorders include borderline personality disorder,

schizotypal personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, narcissistic

personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder and mild mental retardation.

• Axis III: Acute medical conditions and physical disorders. Common Axis III

disorders include brain injuries and other medical/physical disorders which

may aggravate existing diseases or present symptoms similar to other disorders

• Axis IV: psychosocial and environmental factors contributing to the

disorder

• Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning or Children's Global Assessment

Scale for children under the age of 18 (on a scale from 100 to 0).

Personality Disorder:

An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that differs markedly from

the expectations of the individual's culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset

in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or

impairment. Personality disorders are a long-standing and maladaptive pattern of

perceiving and responding to other people and to stressful circumstances.

Personality Disorders are characterized by the chronic use of mechanisms of

coping in an inappropriate, stereotyped, and maladaptive manner.

Ten personality disorders, grouped into 3 clusters, are defined in the DSM-IV:

• Cluster A - Odd or eccentric behavior

Includes:

Paranoid personality disorder

Schizoid personality disorder

• Cluster B - Dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior

Includes:

Antisocial personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder

II

• Cluster C - Anxious fearful behavior

Includes:

Avoidant personality disorder

Dependent personality disorder

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Developmental Disability (DD):

California defines a person with a developmental disability as anyone who has

acquired mental retardation, autism, epilepsy or cerebral palsy before age 18 and is

likely to need special services throughout life. The Federal definition uses age 22

and looks at a person's range of abilities instead of diagnostic categories.

Dual-Diagnosis:

A diagnosis of both mental illness and substance abuse

Triple-Diagnosis:

A diagnosis of mental illness, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS

II. Mental Health Definitions:

Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST): The defendant lacks substantial mental

capacity to understand the proceedings or assist in his or her own defense.

Behavior Modification: A way to help people acquire behaviors by structuring the

person's environment to reinforce or reward positive behaviors.

Decompensation: Worsening psychiatric condition, the deterioration of existing

psychological defenses in a patient already exhibiting pathological behavior.

Gravely Disabled: Inability to provide for food, clothing and/or shelter. This is the

requirement that must be met to conserve someone and it is one of the three reasons

for placing someone under an involuntary psychiatric hold.

III. Vocational Services:

Services, including education and training that enable each individual to develop a

capacity to work and progress as far as possible from vocational functions to

affordable employment in the community. Such services include vocational evaluation,

counseling, activity services, work adjustment, occupational skill training and job

placement.

III

CONFIDENTIAL

DIVERSION TREATMENT COURT (DTC) PROGRAM REFERRAL

I.___________________________ _____________________

Defendant’s Name Social Security No.

______________ ______ ______ DOB Race Sex

________________ ___________________

DOA SPN

________________________________________

Jail cell location or (local address)

_______________________ _____________________

Indictment/Case Number Citation/Warrant

_________________________________________

Charge(s)

••••Reason for referral (i.e. basis for determination that defendant may have mental illness related to crime or benefit from treatment

services):

___________________________ ________________ _________________ __________________

Name/title of person completing form Telephone No. Fax number Date [please print]

II. •Previous Contact w/Diversion Treatment Court?: ____ yes _____no

••••Report from Georgia Regional Hospital? _____yes _____no (attached? Y/N)

••••Previous Treatment Services? ____yes ____no _______________________________________(where?)

Previous DCSB __yes__no : (e.g. Kirkwood, DAC , Peer Support, CST, ACT, Winn Way, Clifton Springs)

•Does Defendant have a place to live? __yes __ no.

••••If no, does Def have funds/benefits for housing? __yes __ no.

Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________

III. MHID#_______________________ Customer ID_________________ Medifax#__________________

IV. EVALUATION INFORMATION:

Scheduled “observation” DTC court date: _____________ Scheduled “new case” DTC court date:___________

After evaluation – please return with Diversion Rating Form

Referral/ Evaluation Results: (To be completed

after eval has been completed) ____Provisionally Appropr iate for DTC Program ____Not Appropriate for DTC Program due to:

� declined service � too violent

� no mental illness � substance abuse only

� unstable � time served

� no housing � other____________________

� released prior to evaluation ____________________ date ___________________________ _______________________

Evalu ator’s signature date

_______________________ ______________________

Signature date

IV

IN THE _________________ COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

STATE OF GEORGIA ACCUSATION/INDICTMENT NO. ________________

VS.

_________________________ CHARGES: _________________________

BOND MODIFICATION/CONSENT HOLD

Information having been provided to the Court that the above named Defendant may be a candidate for

Diversion Treatment Court (DTC), AND,

That the defendant is currently □ out on bond OR □ has been incarcerated since _____________on the

above charges, AND,

Prosecution has completed a review of Defendant’s criminal history for a history of violence,

IT IS HEREBY AGREED

The above-captioned case shall be referred to the DTC for consideration for acceptance;

If DTC accepts the case AND the defendant successfully completes all bond conditions imposed by the DTC,

the above charges shall be eligible for dismissal.

The defendant shall report to Diversion Treatment Court, 556 N McDonough Street, Suite 1200D on Thursday,

9:00 am ________________________ 20___ to observe the DTC hearings and meet with a representative

from the DTC.

The defendant shall bring to this report date: contact information and documents related to past and current

treatment services.

The DTC may be contacted at 404-371-2241 for any questions.

Said bond shall be revoked if the defendant does not appear for their DTC appointment. If accepted for

participation in the DTC, the DTC shall notify the referring court of such participation.

Arraignment return date shall be the _________ day of _______________, 20____, at______a.m./p.m. in

Room ____________, DeKalb County Courthouse, before the Honorable Judge______________________.

________________________ ______________________ ______________________ Defendant Assistant Solicitor General/ Defendant’s Attorney

Assistant District Attorney

____________________________, Judge

SO ORDERED THIS ___________________, 20___. DeKalb County ________________ Court

Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit cc (as applicable):

Hon. Mark A. Scott

Hon. Wayne Purdom

Hon. Berryl Anderson

Diversion Treatment Court

V

IN THE STATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE

The business of Division ____ of the State Court of DeKalb County requiring judicial

assistance, The Honorable Berryl A. Anderson, Chief Magistrate, Magistrate Court of DeKalb

County, is requested to serve as Judge of Division _____ of the State Court, for the purpose of bond

modification and compliance in the matter of the State of Georgia vs.

____________________________ Accusation No. __________________.

This request is made in compliance with Georgia Laws 1983, Section 15-1-9.1, and shall

remain effective until the completion of the processing through the Diversion Treatment Program and

until orders have been entered in all matters heard by said judge, even though some orders may be

forthcoming on a date beyond the date of this request.

Let the original request be filed with the Clerk of the State Court, and a copy be forwarded to

The Honorable Wayne Purdom, Chief Judge of State Court, and a copy to The Honorable Berryl A.

Anderson, Chief Magistrate, DeKalb County .

This ____ day of _____________ 20___.

___________________________________

, JUDGE

DEKALB COUNTY STATE COURT

STONE MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

cc: Hon. Wayne Purdom, Chief Judge of State Court

Hon. Berryl A. Anderson

DTC: StateCt#2: Request for Judicial Assistance 10/26/10

VI

WAIVER AND CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Diversion Treatment Court (DTC) Program

Magistrate Court of DeKalb County

This consent provides for the disclosure of information among the groups listed below to allow e defendant to be

evaluated and receive treatment through the DTC program. This waiver and consent includes any and all mental

health, substance abuse, psychological, or medical treatment including HIV or other records and information

concerning any admission, diagnosis, psychosocial history, treatment, and discharge, and criminal history, unless

limited below. All information may be communicated verbally and/or in writing. This release form authorizes

information sharing solely for the time frame during which the defendant is receiving services by DTC or as specified

below.

I _____________________________________________ , hereby consent to the release of all treatment records and

communication among the following groups as checked and specified below.

Date of birth:_________, SSN:________-______-______.

___ DeKalb Magistrate Court: DTC Staff ___ DeKalb Community Service Board Staff ___ DeKalb Adult Probation ___ DeKalb Pretrial Services ___ DeKalb Sheriff’s Office ___ DeKalb Jail Mental Health and Medical Services ___ DeKalb Office of the Solicitor

___ DeKalb Office of the District Attorney ___ Defense Counsel ___ Evaluator approved by Court for Research Analysis ___ _______________________ ___ _______________________ ___ _______________________ ___ _______________________

I understand that by participating in the DTC, that I am waiving any privacy protections that may apply to

my treatment and other records as set out in this release.

I understand that this consent remains in effect until 90 days following completion of the DTC program

(completion, withdrawal or dismissal) or until revoked in writing as specified below:

____________________________________date after which consent can be revoked and/or expires, if applicable.

I consent for my criminal history to be run up to two years following my completion, withdrawal or

dismissal from this program for the purposes of research and evaluation of the DTC program only.

I understand that any disclosure made is bound by Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations governing

confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse, and of mental health patient records, and the recipients of this information

may disclose it only in connection with their official duties. This release is intended to comply with all laws of the State

of Georgia and all provisions of HIPAA (45 CFR Parts 160,164).

_______________________________ _______________________ _____ Print name signature date

_______________________________________________ Signature of parent, guardian, or authorized representative

____ This Waiver Consent has been explained to me by: _______________________ _______

signature date

____ The Waiver Consent has been explained to me by my counsel as acknowledged by their signature below:

____________________________ __________________________________ ________ Print name Defendant’s counsel date

DEKALB COUNTY DIVERSION TREATMENT COURT

INCIDENT

ARREST *

BOOKING (Screening) *

BOND HEARING *

Magistrate Court arrestable citations, State

Court Misdemeanor Offenses, Superior

Court Felony Offenses

DIVERSION TREATMENT

COURT

(DTC)

DISPOSITIONAL

COURT

ON BOND * (Revocable)

IN CUSTODY *

Legend:

Referrals

Participant Path

Interventions

*REFERRAL SOURCES:

Family Members, Neighbors,

Police, Deputies, Jail Mental

Health, Service Providers,

Defense Attorneys, Prosecuting

Attorneys, Pretrial Services,

Municipal Courts, Magistrate

Court, State Court, Superior

Court, Community Leaders,

NAMI, Defendants and Former

DTC Participants

**ELIGIBILITY SCREEN

DTC Program Manager

receives all referrals.

Program Manager conducts

initial screening for

eligibility, i.e. review of

criminal history and

treatment history, prior

mental health diagnoses,

etc.

DTC**

PROGRAM

MANAGER

VII

GRADUATION -

CASE IS

DISMISSED

WITHDRAWAL

OR DISMISSAL

FROM DTC

HOUSING

Residential,

Transitional, Supportive

MEDICATION

MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYMENT/

EDUCATION

Job skill training &

placement, Life Skills

training

PEER SUPPORT

TREATMENT AA/NA, Day Programs,

Counseling, PSR, CBT,

Trauma, Co-occurring,

PTSD

RETURN TO DISPOSITIONAL

COURT

CASE MANAGEMENT

Pretrial, Adult Probation,

Intensive Case Management,

ACT

MENTOR AND

COMMUNITY

VIII

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Treatment Plan Diversion Treatment Court (DTC)

Name: Address: Phone (s): Live With: Case Number(s): Charge(s): Reporting:

• ____ Contact Chip Forte 1x per week by phone/in person at 404-371-3254

• ____ Contact Braddye Smith 1x per week by phone/in person 404-371-3027

• ____ Contact Chiquita Rose 1x per week by phone/in person 404-371-2964

• ____ Contact Page McAleese 1x per week by phone/in person 404-371-2846 Substance Abuse:

• ____ No alcohol or illegal drug use.

• ____ Comply with random urinary drug screens and breathalyzers (during treatment or with probation) ______ x weekly for ______ week(s) then ___________________ if negative.

Mental Health Care: Name/Address: __________________________________ Phone: _______________

• ____ Attend all scheduled psychiatrist and/or therapist appointments and report any concerns, symptoms or side effects during appointments.

• ____ Take all medications as prescribed. Court Appearances:

• ____ Attend all scheduled hearings with the DTC. Recommend return to court __________________ @ 9:00am Courtroom D 1

st Floor.

Housing:

• ____ To live at the above address, and inform case manager by phone immediately if there are any changes to current living situation.

• ____ Adhere to all housing rules (ie pay rent and utilities on time, maintenance/cleaning, work with case management, etc.).

Day Time Structure:

• ____ Work with case manager to identify a weekly schedule for daytime structure at least 3 days per week. (can be job, school, voc rehab, volunteer work, PSR, peer center, 12 step groups, counseling groups, etc.) My current plan is ________________________________________________________.

• ____ Provide documentation/verbal reports for court in regards to day time structure plan.

• ____ Attend 12 sessions of Men’s Group/Women’s Group. Other (if applicable):

• ____ No contact or violent contact or stay away __________________________________________.

Participant Signature_____________________________________________ Date ____________ Case Manager Signature __________________________________________ Date ____________

“In the event of allegation of noncompliance, the defendant will be required to bring proof of compliance.”

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XI

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA CASE#(S): __________________

VS.

___________________

RULE NISI

Evidence under oath having been heard and considered by the Magistrate Court of DeKalb

County alleging that the defendant above captioned has violated the conditions of bond to

wit:

o Client has failed to report to case manager as directed. o Client has tested positive for ______________ (alcohol/drugs) on ____________.

o Client has failed to attend treatment as directed; _________________________.

o Client has failed to take medication as prescribed.

o Client has failed to provide proof of Peer Support/Job search/Vocational Rehab.

o Client has failed to attend the women’s/men’s group. o Client has failed to attend court on: _____________________________.

Client must provide proof to the Court that he/she has complied with the conditions that

are in question.

THE COURT, upon the above due cause shown, HEREBY ORDERS that the defendant and

subpoenaed witnesses shall be present before the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County at:

The Magistrate Court

556 N. McDonough St. Courtroom 1200-D

Decatur, Georgia 30030

at 9:30 A M., on the ______ day ____________, 2012, wherein the Court will consider and take

further evidence and determine whether the said bond shall be continued, revoked, reinstated, or

amended.

SO ORDERED this _____ day of ________________, 2012.

___________________________________________ JUDGE MAGISTRATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY

I hereby certify that I have notified the defendant________________ of the time and date of this hearing by

(phone)(mail)(personal),

This ______ day of _________, 20_____ ____________________________

CLERK

NOTE TO DEFENDANT: This hearing may result in your being dismissed from the Diversion

Treatment Court (DTC). Upon dismissal from DTC, your case will be returned for prosecution

to the criminal court from whence it came.

XII

GRADUATION CERTIFICATE

presented to

____________________

upon completion of the requirements of the

Diversion Treatment Court (DTC)

This the ____ of _____________________ 20___

Case No. ______________

_________________________________ ____________________________

Berryl A. Anderson, Judge Rhathelia Stroud, Judge

Chief Magistrate Director

Magistrate Court of DeKalb County

The Diversion Treatment Court (DTC) operates under the direction of the DeKalb County Magistrate Court and is a collaborative effort of the Magistrate Court,

Adult Probation, DeKalb Community Service Board (DCSB), Jail Mental Health Services, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Office of the District

Attorney, Office of the Sheriff, Office of the Solicitor, Office of the Public Defender, Pre-trial Services, State Court, Superior Court, Travelers’ Aid of Atlanta, Inc.

and the Georgia Public Defender’s Standards Council (GPDSC).

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