In order to effect the purposes of this chapter, all courts exercising jurisdiction over alcohol and drug related offenses shall be authorized to refer a defendant to a court referral program for evaluation and referral to an appropriate education and/or treatment program. At a minimum, every defendant who is not referred directly to drug or alcohol treatment shall be required to complete an alcohol and drug education program certified by the Administrative Office of Courts.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 23 - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Court Referral and Treatment Program.
Section 12-23-1 - Short Title.
Section 12-23-2 - Legislative Findings and Intent.
Section 12-23-3 - Definitions.
Section 12-23-5 - Request to Enroll in Program in Lieu of Drug Prosecution; Guidelines; Conditions.
Section 12-23-6 - Authority of Courts to Refer Defendants to Education And/or Treatment Program.
Section 12-23-8 - Enforcement.
Section 12-23-9 - Department of Mental Health to Develop Policies and Procedures; Certification.
Section 12-23-10 - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Court Referral Officer Trust Fund - Established; Use.
Section 12-23-12 - Court Referral Officer Assessment Fee.
Section 12-23-13 - Monitoring Fee.
Section 12-23-14 - Eligibility of Court Referral Programs to Receive Payments From Fund.