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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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Welcome to the Welcome to the Welcome to the Welcome to the
Diversion Treatment CourtDiversion Treatment CourtDiversion Treatment CourtDiversion Treatment Court
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.
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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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