**POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL**

**FAMILY AND JUVENILE DRUG COURT**

**JACKSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT**

**KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI**

Family & Juvenile Drug Court

Kansas City, MO

How to Use this Manual

This manual was developed by the Jackson County Family and Juvenile Drug
Court team in Kansas City, Missouri and is to be used as a guide for
implementing and maintaining the established policies and procedures of
this drug court. The process is evolving and new or revised policies
will be added as recommended or necessary.

This manual starts with a program overview of the Family and Juvenile
Drug Court. Thereafter, each proceeding section in the manual
coordinates with specific sections of the overview and provides detailed
information. Forms, contracts and rules may be modified or copied with
an acknowledgement of their origination.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Family and
Juvenile Drug Court Administrator, Penny Howell, LMSW, 625 E. 26^th^
Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, (816) 435-4757 or fax (816) 435-4831.

FAMILY AND JUVENILE DRUG COURT

SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

**JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI**

I.  **Introduction**

The traditional adversarial system of justice has not been totally
effective in addressing alcohol and other drugs of abuse. Traditional
prosecutorial and defense functions, coupled with standard court
procedures, often reinforce the offender's denial of a substance abuse
problem. In addition, the traditional dependency court system of case
review occurs with less frequency. The intensity and collaborative
nature of the Family Drug Court Model is described as follows.

The Family Drug Court model transforms the roles of both the criminal
justice/juvenile justice practitioners and the substance abuse treatment
providers. The judge is the central figure in the team effort focusing
on sobriety, lawful behavior, and accountability as the primary goals.
As a result, the judge takes on a major role\--keeping clients engaged
in treatment. Providers can then focus effectively on developing a
therapeutic relationship with the client. Finally, the treatment
providers keep the court informed of each client's progress so that
incentives and sanctions can be provided.

The Family Drug Court creates an environment with clear and concise
rules. Each clients' performance is immediately and directly
communicated to the judge who, in turn, provides incentives for progress
or applies sanctions for noncompliance. The Family Drug Court
establishes an environment the client understands; a system in which
clear choices are presented and individuals are encouraged to take
control of their own abstinence and recovery.

The Family Drug Court operates a coordinated, systemic approach to the
substance abuser via comprehensive and inclusive planning; including an
avenue for data collection and program evaluation.

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## Mission and Goals 

**Mission:**

To provide judicially managed community-based services, close
supervision and specialized treatment to parents and juveniles whose
substance abuse places their children or themselves at risk of
substantially increased intervention by the justice system.

**Goals:**

To stop substance abuse by parents which threatens the safety and
permanency of their dependent children.

To stop substance abuse by delinquent juveniles or that of their parents
which places the juveniles at risk of further delinquent behavior.

## Eligible Cases

## Child Dependency and Child Endangerment/Criminal Cases

Cases assigned to the Family Drug Court may consist of:

1)  **Child Dependency (Abuse/Neglect Civil Cases)**

### Any case filed pursuant to child abuse/neglect statutes wherein

parental substance is the primary or underlying cause for the neglect

or abuse of the child.

2)  **Child Endangerment/Criminal Cases (Diversion)**

Criminally-filed child endangerment cases in which the defendant/mother
has had at least one drug-exposed child with a second or subsequent
infant born with the mother or baby testing positive for any abused
substance at the child's birth, or;

A criminal defendant eligible for the Adult Drug Court who also has a
child(ren) who is the subject of a dependency proceeding in the Family
Court.

#### Delinquency Cases

1)  **Juvenile Delinquency Cases**

Youth presently placed on probation whose continuing substance abuse
causes behavior that will prevent compliance with any or all of the
terms of the probation rules.

2)  **Parental Substance Abuse**

Delinquent cases in which parental substance abuse is a primary factor
in the inability to return a juvenile to parental custody or to
successfully maintain the juvenile on probation.

## Methodology

**Family Drug Court Treatment Team**

The Family Drug Court consists of two teams. In common with both teams
is a core group consisting of the Family Drug Court Commissioner, Family
Drug Court Administrator, Attorney for the Juvenile Officer, Defense
Attorney, Treatment Providers, Social Service Providers, family members
and interested parties.

***Specific to Abuse/Neglect and Child Endangerment cases:*** The team
also includes the Adult Prosecutor, Guardian Ad Litem as well as the
Division of Family Services Family Drug Court Case Manager.

***Specific to Delinquency cases:*** The team also includes the Public
Defender, Anti-Drug Deputy Juvenile Officer and the youth's parent(s).

II. **Key Components:**

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A.  **Integration of substance abuse treatment services with justice
    case processing.**

The multi-phased treatment process includes a collaborative
team-approach which involves the above-listed teams and may additionally
include state and local level organizations representing substance abuse
services, vocational rehabilitation, education, housing, and utility
providers all having important roles to play.

B.  **Use a non-adversarial approach. Prosecution and defense counsel
    promote public safety while protecting clients' due process
    rights.**

The prosecutors and the defense attorneys participate in the screening,
eligibility, and case processing to guarantee that due process rights
and public safety needs are served.

***"Prosecuting attorney"*** Attorney for the Juvenile Officer reviews
the case and determines client's initial eligibility for the program. In
addition, recommendations regarding the client's performance in
treatment rather than legal aspects of the case are made.

***"Defense counsel"*** Reviews the charges, arrest warrant, affidavits,
other relevant information, and reviews all program documents (e.g.,
waivers, written agreements etc.). Advises the client as to the nature
and purpose of the Family Drug Court, the rules, incentives and
sanctions governing participation, and further informs the client that
s/he is expected to speak directly to the judiciary, not through their
attorney.

C.  **Eligible clients are identified early and promptly placed in the
    family drug court.**

The period immediately after charges are filed provides a critical
window of opportunity for intervention by introducing the value of
substance abuse treatment. Judicial action promptly after filing
capitalizes on the crisis nature of having charges filed. It is critical
that the referral to the Family Drug Court be immediately followed by a
court appearance in order for the intervention to become effective.

-   Eligibility screening is based on established written criteria.

-   Eligible clients for drug court are promptly advised about the drug
    court program requirements and the relative merits of participating.

-   Trained professionals screen drug court eligible individuals for
    substance abuse problems and appropriateness for treatment.

-   Initial appearance before the drug court judiciary occurs
    immediately after referral to ensure program participation.

-   Eligible clients are immediately enrolled in substance abuse
    treatment services.

D.  **Provides access to a continuum of substance abuse and other
    related treatment and rehabilitation services.**

-   Substance abuse problems are complex and unique to each individual
    and influenced by a variety of accumulated bio-psycho-socio-cultural
    experiences. This model uses a holistic approach to the client and
    family treatment plan strategies, which incorporate medical and
    mental health, housing, vocational, family, and legal issues.

-   Clients are initially screened and re-assessed by both the Family
    Drug Court and treatment providers.

-   Treatment services are comprehensive and provide: Individual and
    Group Counseling, Relapse Prevention, Self-Help Groups, Preventive
    and Primary Medical Care, General Health and Nutrition Education,
    Parenting Skills, Domestic Violence Education including Treatment
    for Batterers and treatment for long-term effects of childhood
    physical and sexual abuse.

-   Case Management services are provided so an uninterrupted continuum
    of care and monitoring of client progress occurs.

-   Treatment services are accessible.

-   Funding for treatment services is adequate, stable, and dedicated to
    the Family Drug Court clients.

-   Treatment services have quality controls.

-   Treatment service providers are accountable.

-   Treatment designs and delivery systems are sensitive and relevant to
    issues of race, culture, religion, gender, age, ethnicity and sexual
    orientation.

E.  **Frequent urinalysis testing monitors abstinence.**

Urinalysis testing is essential in monitoring client compliance. It is
an accurate, cost-effective, objective and efficient way to establish a
framework for accountability and to gauge each client's progress.

F.  **A coordinated strategy governs Family Drug Court responses to
    clients'**

**compliance.**

-   Abstinence from substance abuse and related criminal activity are
    the ultimate goals of the Family Drug Court.

-   Continuing substance abuse is not condoned, although it is
    recognized that relapse is a part of the recovery process. Sanctions
    are imposed for continued substance abuse and increase in severity
    for continued non-compliance.

-   Incentives for cooperation and abstinence are equally important and
    are structured into the system of responses. Graduation ceremonies
    will also take place upon completion of the program.

G.  **Ongoing judicial interaction with each client is essential.**

The judiciary is the leader of the Family Drug Court team, linking
clients to substance abuse treatment and to the justice system.

-   Regular status hearings are used to monitor client performance.

-   Appropriate incentives and sanctions are applied to match the
    clients' treatment progress.

-   Payment of fees, fines and/or restitution, may be part of the
    clients' treatment.

H.  **Monitor and evaluate the achievement of program goals and gauge
    effectiveness.**

Data collection is automated and designed to monitor daily activities,
evaluate the quality of services provided and produce outcome
evaluations.

I.  **Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective family
    drug court planning, implementation and operations.**

The Family Drug Court provides and makes accessible education and
training to ensure the drug courts' goals and objectives are understood
by the drug court team, and by those indirectly involved in the program.

J.  **Collaboration among the Family Drug Court, public agencies, and
    community-based organizations generate local support and enhances
    Family Drug Court effectiveness.**

The Family Drug Court, as part of the justice system, has developed
collaborations among private and public community-based organizations,
public criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, and substance abuse
treatment delivery systems. Forming such collaborations has expanded the
continuum of services available to Family Drug Court clients and
informed the community about the Family Drug Court concepts.

***The Family Drug Court model has been developed and implemented by
team effort, and under the direction of the Juvenile Officer/Family
Court Administrator of the 16^th^ Judicial Circuit in Missouri. To
obtain information about the development process, implementation or
operation of the Family and Juvenile Drug Court, you may contact any of
the following people:***

The Honorable Molly M. Merrigan David Wm. Kierst, Jr.

Commissioner Juvenile Officer/Family Court Administrator

E-mail: <mmerrigan@osca.state.mo.us> E-mail: <dkierst@osca.state.mo.us>

Telephone: (816) 435-8033 Telephone: (816) 435-4850

Penny Howell, LMSW Dr. Pamela D. Behle

Drug Court Administrator Family Court Management Analyst

E-mail: <phowell@osca.state.mo.us> E-mail:
[pbehle@osca.state.mo.us](mailto:pjohnson@osca.state.mo.us)

Telephone: (816) 435-4757 Telephone: (816) 435-4775

**CHILD DEPENDENCY AND**

**CHILD ENDANGERMENT/CRIMINAL CASES**

***[Screening and Eligibility]{.underline}***

**Screening Process**---The process of cases will begin at three
possible points of intervention.

1)  **Newborn Crisis Assessments**---A medical social worker, nurse or
    physician activates a Newborn Crisis Assessment (NCA) request by
    calling the State of Missouri Child Abuse Hotline when an infant
    tests positive for an illicit drug at delivery, a mother tests
    positive for an illicit drug at delivery or a physician has reason
    to believe there are serious risk concerns for the infant due to
    illicit drug use by a parent. This assessment request is treated in
    an emergent manner and response is timely. The average assessment is
    completed within 24 -- 36 hours after delivery of the infant. The
    Newborn Crisis (NC) team consists of two Division of Family Services
    workers. The infant is not released from the hospital until the
    written assessment has been reviewed as described below. The
    assessment tool is a local document. The assessment tool addresses
    the following: family composition, prenatal care, paternity,
    pregnancy complications, physical, emotional and intellectual
    functioning of the parent(s), attachment and bonding, parenting
    skills and sibling assessment, prior history of abuse and neglect,
    planning/preparation for the infant's birth/hospital discharge,
    behavior associated with drug and alcohol use, criminal history
    (e.g., a criminal background check is run on all adults residing in
    the home over the age of 18), mother and infant's toxicology at
    birth, infant's withdrawal signs or medical complications, special
    health care needs of the infant, family supports, condition of the
    home, history of domestic violence, other concerns/strengths, safety
    plan and a recommendation for disposition/placement. The assessor
    often has facilitated an assessment appointment for the potential
    client at a treatment facility prior to discharge from the hospital.

The completed assessment is faxed to the Child Protection Attorney (CPA)
at Family Court for review regarding statutory requirements. The
eligibility screening consists of three steps: presumptive qualifying
characteristics, clinical guidelines and disqualifying characteristics.
The CPA gives the information to the Drug Court Administrator of the
Family and Juvenile Drug Court (FJDC) for clinical review if the family
is eligible for consideration. The review by the CPA averages four to
six hours. The review by the Drug Court Administrator (DCA) averages one
to three hours. If this review is in agreement (and if there is
available space), the case is put on the docket for the initial
detention hearing. A petition (and temporary custody disposition) is
completed and filed. The hearing is scheduled to occur within seven to
ten days. A case manager and attorney are assigned. Other procedures
(e.g., 72-hour meeting for children placed in protective custody outside
the home) are scheduled and appropriate parties are notified.

2)  **Other Child Dependency Cases**---If a Hotline call alleges
    parental substance abuse or neglect due to parental substance abuse,
    and the family requires Court intervention, the Division of Family
    Services (DFS) will forward a Protective Custody Assessment to the
    CPA. The case must meet the requirements of Section 211.031.1 RSMo.
    The procedures for reviewing assessments as outlined above will be
    activated.

3)  **Criminal Cases**---Child endangerment charges will be filed in
    cases of a second or more drug exposed infants. When a NCA is
    completed on a mother with a second or more drug exposed infant, the
    case will be referred to the Sex Crimes Unit of the Kansas City,
    Missouri, Police Department or to the corresponding unit of the
    agency in the municipality where the child was born. A detective
    will be assigned to the case and will conduct an investigation. The
    detective will refer the case to the Sex Crimes Unit of the Jackson
    County Prosecutor's Office. This unit will transfer the case to the
    Administrator of the Diversion Programs/Assistant Prosecutor who
    will review the case and file charges if the mother has qualified
    and has been accepted into the FJDC. The attorney for the Juvenile
    Officer assigned to the FJDC will send photocopies of the initial
    FJDC eligibility screening form to the Administrator of the
    Diversion Programs/Assistant prosecutor.

If the mother is not eligible for the FJDC, the Administrator of the
Diversion Programs/Assistant Prosecutor will refer the case back to the
Sex Crimes Unit of the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office for review and
possible filing of criminal charges.

**Procedures for cases transferred to the Family Court Division**:

**Filing:** The prosecutor's office will hand carry all complaints to
Criminal Records for filing. A designated worker in Criminal Records
will handle all of the complaints. The prosecutor's office will send a
file-stamped courtesy copy to:

### Family and Juvenile Drug Court Staff Attorney

625 E. 26^th^ Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

**Summons:** A summons will be issued on all cases. Criminal Records
will contact the judicial assistant for Division 44 and obtain the
initial appearance date. The address to be used is:

Courtroom D

Division 44

Family Justice Center

625 E. 26^th^ Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

**Transfer to Family Court Division:** After the criminal case file is
prepared and summons issued, Criminal Records will forward the file by
courier to:

Judicial Records

Family Justice Center

####### Criminal Records will place the case on inactive status and will assign the Case to Division 44.

**Initial Appearance Docketing:** Judicial Records will log the file on
a separate list and determine the initial appearance date from the file.
The files will remain with Judicial Records until the Friday before each
initial appearance day when Judicial Records will prepare a docket
listing of all cases and forward the files to Division 44. A copy of the
docket will also go to the attorney for the Juvenile Officer.

**Initial Appearance:** The Commissioner assigned to the Family and
Juvenile Drug Court program presides over the initial appearance dockets
and then will set the preliminary hearing for Division 44 and formal
arraignment hearing for the next week.

**Warrants:** If the defendant fails to appear at any hearing, the
Administrative Judge at the Family Court may issue a warrant for failure
to appear. The warrant will have the Family Court's address on the
return so the defendant is brought before Division 44 when the defendant
is held on the warrant.

If the defendant does not post bond, county corrections officers will
bring the defendants to the Family Justice Center the next working day
after being transferred to the jail on the warrant for the initial
appearance hearing. The Commissioner will inform the defendant of the
charges, the bond amount, and set the preliminary/formal arraignment for
the next week.

If the defendant posts bond on the warrant, the county jail officials
will give the defendant a court date to appear before Division 44 in
three working days at 9:00 AM.

Criminal Records will process the bond and will set aside the paperwork
on the return of the warrant and the posting of the bond to be delivered
to the Family Justice Center by courier.

**Preliminary Hearing/Arraignment into Circuit Court:** The Commissioner
of the FJDC will handle the waiver of preliminary hearing. The attorney
for the Juvenile Officer will appear on behalf of the Jackson County
Prosecuting Attorney for the waiver of the preliminary hearing and
formal arraignment into circuit court. The Director of Legal Services
and his or her designees will be appointed as special prosecutor for the
limited purposes of these hearings. Pro bono attorneys will be appointed
to represent the defendant for the limited purpose of advising the
defendant of the nature of the Family Drug Court program and to discuss
the waiver of the preliminary hearing and formal arraignment.

The Administrative Judge of the Family Court will handle the formal
arraignment into circuit court. The Judge will give the defendant the
next court date before Division 44 and will enter an arraignment and
pre-trial order. Copies of the order shall be distributed to the Jackson
County Prosecutor's office, the attorney for the Juvenile Officer, the
Family and Juvenile Drug Court program coordinator, the Public
Defender's Office, and the appointed pro bono attorney.

If the defendant fails to appear at the preliminary hearing/arraignment
hearing, the Judge may issue a warrant. The procedures above for
warrants will be followed.

**Terminations from the Program:** If a defendant is unsuccessfully
terminated from the Family Drug Court program, the Commissioner will
transfer the case to Criminal A for assignment to a trial division and
appointment of counsel.

The Division 44 clerk shall send a copy of the order to:

The attorney for the Juvenile Officer

The Public Defender's Office

The Chief Trial Assistant for the Prosecutor's Office

The pro bono attorney

The Family and Juvenile Drug Court program coordinator

The judge's clerk will return the file to a designated employee in
Judicial Records who will log it out and return the file to Criminal
Records for forwarding to the Criminal A judge for assignment to a trial
division.

**Completion of the Program:** The attorney for the Juvenile Officer
will send a list of the clients to be graduated to the Prosecutor's
Office and to the Public Defender's Officer at least two weeks in
advance of the graduation.

The Prosecutor's Office will file a dismissal of the charges. After the
charges are dismissed, the file shall be returned to the designated
employee in Judicial Records who will log the file out and return it to
Criminal Records.

**Eligibility---**There are two phases of eligibility: Program and
Clinical.

***[Program eligibility]{.underline}**:* A participant must meet the
following criteria:

-   Participant must be 16 years of age or older.

-   Participant must be a resident of Jackson County, MO.

-   Participant is the primary caregiver of a child younger than 12
    years of age.

-   Participant has no prior hotline reports for felony child abuse.

-   Participant has no prior conviction for murder, first or second
    degree, manslaughter, voluntary or involuntary, sexual offenses such
    as rape, sodomy, child sexual abuse, arson first degree, robbery
    first degree.

-   Participant does not have more than three substantiated hotlines for
    neglect.

***[Clinical eligibility]{.underline}**:* A participant should meet the
following criteria:

-   No significant mental health disorders which would make it difficult
    to engage in treatment (e.g., paranoid schizophrenic and a history
    of chronic noncompliance with medication).

-   No significant mental retardation which would make it difficult to
    engage in treatment.

-   No chronic or terminal medical conditions requiring extensive
    medical treatment.

-   No more than five treatment attempts within the last twenty-four
    months.

-   No violent behavior.

**Case Processing---**The following persons will be given a copy of the
referral and petition:

***[Office of the Guardian Ad Litem]{.underline}***

The GAL will be apprised of any significant medical, physical or
emotional needs of the child(ren) in question. The GAL will be notified
of any changes in the condition of said child(ren). The GAL will make
every effort to attend any special meetings relating to the child(ren).

***[Family Centered Services/Alternative Care Worker]{.underline}***

The caseload of each Family Centered Services Case Manager (FCS-CM) will
average 10 - 15 family cases per worker. The Alternative Care Worker
Case Manager (ACW-CM) will carry not more than 15 children on their
individual workload in accordance with Consent Decree requirements. .
The assigned CMs will make contact with the participant by telephone,
and preferably in person, within three days of case assignment. As
previously stated in the section on Screening, once the assessment is
received at Family Court, the review and ultimate decision is completed
with one working day. The CMs will confer with any community person
working with the family (e.g., Team for Infants Endangered by Substance
Abuse a/k/a TIES, Community Support Worker (CSW) from any treatment
center, etc.) The CMs will attend the 72-hour meeting if children are in
alternative care. The CMs will insure the participant has received the
Participant Packet at the detention hearing. The CMs will make a home
visit on a monthly basis, be available by pager and telephone on a daily
basis, and respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion. The CMs
will confer with the participant before and/or after each Court
staffing. If the participant fails to appear for treatment or Court, the
CMs will attempt a home visit the day of the absence.

DFS will continue to case manage those cases approved for FJDC when
assigned CMs' caseloads are full. A form has been developed to assist
the non-Drug Court CMs in reporting information. A log has been
developed and will be maintained by the Drug Court Administrator
regarding pending cases. This log will track how long the case has been
case managed by the DFS CM, the type of case (Legal Status 1 or Legal
Status 3), and date transferred to the Drug Court CM.

The Division of Family Services has assigned a Drug Court Liaison who
will assist the Drug Court Administrator in the completion of required
paperwork for accessing services and co-supervise the case management
activities of the CMs staff. The Liaison and the Drug Court
Administrator will communicate frequently and collaborate on the
completion of administrative DFS functions pertaining to FJDC.

***[Defense Attorney]{.underline}***

The assigned attorney will make contact as soon as possible after case
assignment, either by telephone or in person, not to exceed seven days
after case assignment. The attorney will answer questions about the
legal process and case progress in a timely fashion. The attorney will
keep the case manager informed of participant address or telephone
changes. The assigned attorney will review the client packet with the
client. The defense attorney will insure that treatment releases of
information are signed. Currently there are four defense attorneys who
provide pro bono legal services for FJDC clients. If a participant
should choose to hire private counsel, the attorney shall enter a record
of appearance and follow the established protocol of the FJDC team when
reviews are held.

**TREATMENT**

Referral to an accredited treatment facility will be actively pursued
prior to the detention hearing. The participant will sign a release of
information for the FJDC team to receive and exchange information
relating to the initial assessment and any contact thereafter, including
urinalysis reports. The participant will attend any and all assessments,
in or out patient programs, and any outside meetings as ordered. The
FJDC will consider the participant's level of cooperation, history of
usage and geographic location of residence if a request for a change in
treatment location is raised. The primary treatment resource of the FJDC
is North Star Research Recovery, Inc. This or any other treatment
facility will develop a substance abuse treatment plan, subject to the
acceptance of it by the FJDC team. The treatment facility will keep the
FJDC informed of the participant's progress or lack thereof, which will
include attendance, level of cooperation, results of urinalysis and any
concerns regarding parenting or the welfare of any children in the
custody of participant. The primary treatment center will provide a
designated worker who routinely participates in the FJDC staffings. This
worker or the agency's staff will be familiar with the participants'
progress in treatment and also will notify the Program Manager and/or
the case manager(s) of any significant issues outside of the regularly
scheduled Court hearings.

The participants may be participating in various levels of treatment if
the facilitity is a Comprehensive Substance Abuse Treatment and
Rehabilitation (CSTAR) program. The provision of childcare and
therapeutic interventions/activities for children, in addition to
treatment for the mother, is part of the services provided. The levels
of treatment below identify the suggested choices based on the provider
assessment and/or the recommendation of the FJDC team.

**[Level I Residential Treatment]{.underline}**. Client needs continuous
structure, supervision and treatment to achieve and maintain sobriety or
access to outpatient primary treatment on a nonresidential basis is not
available due to distance and lack of transportation. Client meets all
criteria for Level I Outpatient Primary Treatment admission and the
following conditions:

-   A current living environment which places the client in imminent
    danger and precludes the client's ability to participate in and
    benefit from Primary Outpatient Treatment.

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-   An immediate need for twenty-four (24) hour supervision, structure,
    and support related to the client's current emotional and behavioral
    status.

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-   A current demonstrated inability to significantly reduce and alter
    substance use patterns despite regular participation in
    nonresidential primary treatment.

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-   Access to Primary Treatment on a nonresidential basis is not
    available due to distance and/or a lack of transportation.

**[Level I Outpatient Primary Treatment]{.underline}**---Client needs
daily or almost daily structure, supervision, and treatment to achieve
and maintain sobriety. Specifically, admission shall be based on:

-   Evidence client cannot control chemical use without close monitoring
    and structured support.

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-   Need for daily or almost daily treatment services.

**[Level II Outpatient/Rehabilitation Treatment]{.underline}**---Client
is not in crisis but needs active participation in rehabilitation
program to initiate or sustain recovery. Specifically, admission shall
be based on:

-   Ability to limit substance use and remain abstinent without close
    monitoring and structured support.

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-   Absence of a crisis that cannot be resolved by community support
    services.

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-   Evidence of willingness to participate in the program, keep
    appointments, participate in self-help, and

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-   Willingness, as clinically appropriate, to involve significant
    others in the treatment program, such as family, employer, parole
    officer, etc.

**[Level III Outpatient/Supported Recovery
Services]{.underline}**---Client has support system for recovery or has
completed Level I or Level II treatment. Specifically, admission shall
be used on:

-   Abuse diagnosis or dependence diagnosis in remission.

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-   Evidence of a desire to participate fully in the treatment regimen
    and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

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-   Adequacy of resources to support self in the community.

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-   Absence of a crisis that cannot be resolved by community support
    services.

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-   Lack of a need for intensive or structured treatment.

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-   Involvement in the community, such as family, church, employer, and

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-   Presence of an appropriate substance-free support structure in the
    community.

**[Clinical review process]{.underline}**\--CSTAR clients who do not
meet initial admission criteria for a particular level of care but wish
to participate in a particular level due to individual circumstances
shall be reviewed by the program manager and if approved, their request
sent to clinical review for final approval.

An aftercare plan is an integral part of the treatment process. The
decision to release the client from FJDC is based on the establishment
of aftercare and indicators the client is in compliance.

##### URINALYSIS

The FJDC will follow the established protocols of the Family Court
regarding urinalysis. Physician's Reference Laboratory primarily will
conduct analysis on collected urine specimens.

Participants tested will be judicially ordered to submit urine specimens
at various times throughout the process. These are ordered randomly.
Frequency is directly correlated to consistent treatment attendance,
noted changes in affect and physical appearance, and level of
cooperation. The usual schedule is a baseline specimen upon entry into
the program. Thereafter, each case is individually assessed to determine
the need for analysis, following the guidelines of a level system, which
is addressed in another section. For example, if a marijuana user has
tested negative for four consecutive analysis and is cooperating with
the case plan (e.g., attending treatment, coming to court reviews etc.),
testing would occur at least monthly. Conversely, if a participant
inconsistently attends treatment, misses court reviews and or avoids
contact with case manager, testing will be increased.

Positive analysis will result in a revised treatment plan which may
include residential treatment, intensive out-patient, 90 meetings in 90
days, or other actions deemed appropriate by the Judiciary or a
consensus of the team.

Processing and collection of the analysis must follow procedures, which
establish a proper "Chain of Custody." Chain of Custody is defined as
the "one who offers evidence in Court must be able to account for the
custody of the specimen from the moment it is obtained to the time it is
presented as evidence in Court."

Judicial order must be in effect. Collection is done in private on site,
at home, school or employment by a same gender CM/ACW or other Court
personnel. Direct observation will be utilized. The "Corrections Drug
Testing Custody and Control Form" (see Appendix), U.A. specimen kit,
latex gloves and bluing solution (if needed) will be placed in an opaque
bag. It is recommended the form be partially filled out prior to the
collection in order to avoid mistakes. The following procedures are to
be followed **precisely:**

Positive identification of the participant.

Correct completion of the Corrections etc. form:

Section I. **AGENCY**: Already completed.

Section II. **TEST**: Check DP9AE+(TCAOPBZMXE) Bundled

Section III. **DONOR INFORMATION**: add LIFE #, check DOES NOT APPLY,
indicate Date.

Section IV. **COLLECTION INFORMATION**: complete WAS COLLECTION
OBSERVED?, indicate all Medications (prescription or over the counter)
at MISC. COLLECTOR COMMENT, complete COLLECTION LOCATION.

Section V. **COLLECTOR'S CERTIFICATION STATEMENT** **AND CHAIN OF
CUSTODY**: Sign and print collector's name and date.

**BOTTLE CUSTODY SEAL**: Indicate DONOR LIFE#, DATE, DONOR'S INITIALS.

-   Participant must remove any outer garments (e.g., coats, and
    jackets) and place purses, diaper bags, or other items directly
    outside the toilet area.

-   Pockets must be emptied and at the discretion of the collector, a
    pat search may be initiated.

-   Pant legs or skirts may be lifted to verify there are no hidden
    containers of adulterated urine at the discretion of the collector.

-   Thorough hand washing and drying of the hands by the participant
    before the specimen is collected. Observe and examine the process.

-   Participant is given the pre-wrapped specimen kit to observe for
    tampering. If the kit is observed to be without flaws, the
    participant opens the outer package for further observation.

-   **Mandatory**: Collector puts on latex gloves.

-   If the bluing agent is used, put it in the toilet and instruct the
    participant not to flush until the specimen has been collected.

-   The participant is instructed to urinate into the specimen cup until
    the urine reaches the 30 ML line.

-   The collector observes the temperature of the urine via the
    temperature strip on the cup as well as the collection amount (e.g.,
    at least 30 ML).

-   The participant pours the urine from the cup to the bottle, affixing
    the cap tightly.

-   The participant carefully attaches the Security Seal tape by
    centering it over the specimen bottle cap.

-   The participant places the bottle inside the bag. The security tape
    on this bag will be removed and sealed by the participant.

-   Place the first copy of the "Corrections Drug Testing Custody and
    Control Form" in the front outer pouch of the specimen bag. Give a
    copy of the form to the participant and the third form is placed in
    the case manager's file. Store the specimen in the designated
    refrigerator unless there is immediate courier pick-up.

-   Collector records all pertinent information on the "Urinalysis Log."

-   No unauthorized person shall handle the specimen at any time.

-   STAT pick-up is encouraged when there is suspicion a participant is
    in an altered state. This process enables you to receive results of
    a positive or negative within four hours from the PRL after pick-up
    of the specimen. Procedure for this requests is as follows: 1) affix
    a STAT sticker to the outside of the Urine Specimen bag; 2) call
    PRL's Patient Care Services (338-4090), speak to the dispatcher and
    explain you have a STAT pick-up. Provide your location name, your
    name, address and telephone number where you will be. ***The STAT
    pick-up cannot be used if you are unable to be reached by phone
    during the process**.*

-   A participant who fails to provide a urine specimen within 45
    minutes will have a "stall" recorded on the specimen paperwork. All
    "stalls" are interpreted as deliberately withholding a urine
    specimen in order to avoid a positive test result.

Positive results notification will occur within 24 hours after the
results are received. The CM/ACW will notify the participant by
telephone directly, before a court review or by letter to the last known
address. Positive results will also be conveyed to the treatment site.

##### In-House Testing

Collector will assemble the following items:

-   Test stick for desired substance

-   Specimen cup

-   Latex gloves

-   Urinalysis log sheet

-   Instruct the client to remove outer garments and set aside along
    with any other personal items such as backpacks, purses, diaper bags
    or packages.

-   Instruct the client to use soap to wash, rinse and thoroughly dry
    hands.

-   Examine the client's hands and arms for possible adulteration
    substances.

-   Put on latex gloves.

-   Remove the large cup from the sealed package and hand it to the
    client, instructing the client to fill the cup to the 30ML line.
    This is necessary in the event confirmation is required.

-   The UA Specialist or other Court personnel must observe the stream
    of urine entering the specimen cup. **Under no circumstances should
    the client be left alone during the collection process.**

-   Remove TesTstik from foil pouch.

-   Fully retract the protective sample pad cover by sliding it towards
    the opposite end of the TesTstik until it can go no farther.

-   Gently immerse the exposed sample pad into the specimen until the
    specimen reaches the "Dip Line." **DO NOT immerse the entire device
    into the specimen.** If there is insufficient sample to reach the
    required "Dip Line," tip the specimen container until the specimen
    reaches the "Dip Line." Keep the TesTstik in the specimen for a full
    count of 5-10 seconds.

-   Remove the TesTstik from the specimen and while holding the TesTstik
    over the specimen, slide the sample pad cover until it stops.

-   Allow the test to proceed until a distinct blue band is observed in
    the "TEST VALID" window. The TesTstik may be placed on a level
    surface or held while the band is developing. There is no required
    timing step.

-   Once the "TEST VALID" line appears, break off and remove the tab
    from the sample pad cover which covers the result window.

-   Read and record the results on the Urinalysis Log. Appearance of any
    blue band (dark, light or partial) in the result window depicts a
    negative result. A white plus (+) sign (absence of any color in the
    test window) depicts a positive result.

-   When the TesTstik results are positive, the results need to be
    confirmed. Follow the procedures as outlined in the previous section
    regarding processing of samples through the Physician's Reference
    Laboratory.

The UA Specialist or the Anti Drug DJO who is performing the test will
maintain the urinalysis log. The results of the TesTstik will be entered
in the computer database within two days of the test.

**SCHEDULE OF TESTING**

Randomness is key. Testing must not be predictable to the client. The UA
Specialist for the Family Drug Court will be the primary staff person
testing all female clients. CM/ACW will test clients if it is necessary
and appropriate for the situation. Anti Drug DJOs will test their
clients in Juvenile Drug Court.

Baseline test for all clients.

In patient clients---On suspicion or after weekend passes

Out patient clients---Utilize level system as follows:

**Level I treatment** (daily treatment or 3-4 times per week): 1-2 times
per week depending on drug of choice, cooperation, participation in
treatment (except for marijuana only use, then test every two -- three
weeks).

**Level II treatment** (2-3 days of treatment per week): 1 time per week
depending on drug of choice, cooperation, participation in treatment
(except for marijuana only use, then test every two -- three weeks).

**Level III treatment** (1 day of treatment per week): 1 time every
other week or 1 time per month depending on drug of choice, cooperation,
and participation in treatment.

**Level IV treatment** (treatment completed, participating in community
after care): Phase 4 UA: Upon suspicion and 1 time every four to six
weeks.

Other issues to consider:

Admission by the client. Document and do not test unless drug of choice
has changed (e.g., formerly cocaine and now marijuana).

Submit every third UA for appropriate processing in order to maintain
the true randomness of the process.

The randomized telephone system of UA collection consists of the
following protocol:

Each client is assigned a number. Sunday through Thursday the UA
Specialist randomly selects numbers that are recorded on her telephone
shortly before 5:00 PM on those days. The client telephones, listens to
the recording and then must appear at Court the next day during the
times specified if his/her number is selected. Special arrangements can
be made for unusual circumstances or for clients who are employed.
Failure to appear without a valid excuse from a physician or employer is
noted as a positive

**STATUS REVIEWS/STAFFINGS**

The FJDC team (Commissioner, CM/ACW, GAL, defense attorney, treatment
representative, DFS worker, community or program representative) will
meet prior to the review for the purpose of reviewing the participant's
progress in treatment and other services, results of urinalysis, level
of cooperation and the welfare of the child(ren). Team members will have
an opportunity to present information regarding the participant. The
team will then develop a recommendation.

Frequency of hearings: (This is tied directly to the level of treatment)

1^st^ Phase: Weekly hearings for four weeks. Thereafter, twice monthly
if progressing in treatment.

2^nd^ Phase: Twice monthly hearings for 12 weeks to 24 weeks.

3^rd^ Phase: Monthly hearing 12 weeks to 24 weeks.

4^th^ Phase: Hearing every 4 to 6 weeks for 24 weeks.

If new information is presented by the client during the review process,
any team member may request a brief recess to reassess implementing a
new recommendation or utilizing the recommendation the team had
formulated during the staffing. The purpose of the recess is to insure
the team has weighed the new information against the information
obtained in the staffing. Changing the team recommendation should be
carefully reviewed in order to maintain the team concept. However, the
Commissioner is the final decision-maker.

**SANCTIONS**

Violations of the Court's order, which would include positive
urinalysis, failure to attend treatment, no-show at Court hearings,
failure to cooperate with home visits by the case manager, missed visits
with children unless excuse is honored by the team, or other specific
violations will result in a graduated system of sanctions.

-   First noncompliance: Reprimand from the bench on most violations.
    Positive urinalysis will result in an extra day of treatment for an
    out patient participant.

-   Second violation: Participant will increase treatment activity,
    watch specific educational videos and write one to two page report,
    write letter to children if parent missed a visit (first reviewed by
    a therapist), write essays, create art to express emotions, complete
    community service, sit in Court all day, etc. Return to previous
    phase of Court hearings.

-   Third violation: As above. Also, home detention/electronic
    monitoring, brief incarceration. Return to previous phase of Court
    hearings.

**REWARDS**

Recognition and/or a tangible reward will be offered to clients who are
in compliance with the Court order and following the treatment plan.
Examples are as follows: verbal recognition from the bench, increased
visitation with children, decreased court attendance, certificates for
sobriety (e.g., 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 120 days etc.), grocery or
clothing vouchers, tickets or passes to community activities or family
related events.

**TRANSFERRING CASES FROM OTHER DOCKETS**

Cases in other courtrooms may be considered for transfer. A Commissioner
or Judge may request consideration by contacting the Prosecutor assigned
to the FJDC. The Prosecutor will review the case file. If the case meets
the established criteria, the Drug Court Administrator will then
determine the clinical eligibility. If there is available space on
CM/ACW caseload, the case will be transferred to the FJDC docket. A
motion for transfer will be prepared and filed. The Commissioner or
Judge requesting the transfer will prepare the Order. Notice of the
transfer will be sent to all appropriate parties and the matter will be
set for an initial review in FJDC.

**TRANSFERRING CASES TO OTHER DOCKETS**

Cases may be transferred to other dockets when the participant is
unsuccessful in his/her participation. This could include: no progress
over a six month period, a period of 60 days with no meaningful
participation with treatment, case manager or FJDC, new charges filed
which are not drug related, establishment of abandonment criteria or
permanency planning has been initiated. The procedures are as follows:

Recommendation is made by the team. The Attorney for the Juvenile
Officer drafts a motion. Within that motion specific statements and
dates of lack of cooperation and progress, services recommended and
offered etc. Evidentiary hearing is held. Order is entered granting the
transfer.

**GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS**

The FJDC team reviews cases considered for graduation based on the
established phase criteria (see phase description in the appendix). If
the client has achieved the status of phase four and completed tasks to
the satisfaction of the team, the client would then be eligible for
graduation at one of four times during the year. The following criteria
is standard for the successful participant:

-   12 months minimum in Family Drug Court

-   8 months clean time

-   successful discharge from a substance abuse treatment program

-   documented consistent attendance at a 12 step aftercare program or
    community based support program

-   stable housing is attained (e.g., transitional or drug-free)

-   restitution issues resolved (e.g., Court costs, community service)

-   outstanding warrants resolved

-   children returned home

-   established support system and relapse management plan in place

-   life plan initiated and in place (e.g., employment, education,
    vocational training)

**JUVENILE CASES**

###### Screening and Eligibility

A.  **Screening Process**--- (a) [Post Dispositional:]{.underline}
    Juveniles on probation whose continuing substance abuse causes
    behaviors that jeopardized their probation. (b) Delinquency cases
    wherein parental substance abuse is a contributing factor in the
    inability to return a juvenile to the parents' custody or to
    maintain the juvenile on probation.

B.  **Eligibility---Presumptive Qualifying Characteristics**

-   Juvenile is charged with any of the following offenses: Possession
    or attempt to possess a controlled substance
    (*[**excludin**g]{.underline}* possession of pure methamphetamine,
    heroin, and/or PCP), fraudulent prescriptions, possession of
    narcotic paraphernalia, prostitution, non-drug, non-violent crime
    with indication of drug use.

-   Juvenile tests positive for drugs at the time of arrest.

-   Juvenile states to the police that he/she is a drug user at the time
    of arrest.

-   Juvenile states to Screening or Detention personnel that he/she is a
    drug user.

-   Juvenile's family, friends, attorney, etc. state that he/she is a
    drug user.

-   Parental substance abuse is a primary factor in the inability to
    return the juvenile to parental custody or to successfully maintain
    the juvenile on probation.

-   Juvenile is on probation and is at risk of being removed from the
    community because of continued substance abuse.

**Disqualifying Characteristics:**

-   Juvenile is not a resident of Jackson County, Missouri.

-   Juvenile is 16.5 years of age.

-   Juvenile has not been adjudicated to have committed one or more of
    the following acts: (a) Trafficking Drugs; (b) Sale of Controlled
    Substance within 1,000 feet of School; (c) Manufacture or Attempt to
    Manufacture Methamphetamine; (d) Possession of Controlled Substance
    with Intent to Distribute, Deliver or Sell; (e) Murder First or
    Second Degree; (f) Voluntary or Involuntary Manslaughter; (g) Arson
    First Degree; (h) Robbery First Degree; (i) Armed Criminal
    Action; (j) Assault-First or Second --Degree; (k) Felony Weapons
    Offense; (l) three or more Misdemeanor Weapons Offenses; (m)
    Forcible or Statutory Rape; (n) Forcible or Statutory Sodomy; (o)
    Child Sexual Abuse; (p) Arson First Degree or (q) Felony Child
    Abuse.

-   Juvenile has a substantiated hotline for what would be felony child
    abuse.

-   Application has been disapproved by the Program Manager FJDC.

**Intermediate Screening---**A juvenile who meets one of the eligible
characteristics will receive a standardized drug assessment protocol
administered by Family Court staff. The results of this screening and
additional information will be shared with the Drug Court Administrator
of FJDC at a case conference. This conference is scheduled to seek
approval for transfer to the Legal Unit and confirmation of the past or
pending charges. Any Deputy Juvenile Officer (DJO) can request a
screening by an Anti-Drug Deputy Juvenile Officer (ADJO). If the Drug
Court Administrator approves the case transfer, the DJO prepares a
complaint requesting transfer to the FJDC. There must be reference to
the date of the conference with the Administrator included in the
complaint.

**Status Reviews/Staffings---**Status reviews will be scheduled on a
weekly basis for the first four to six weeks of participation. If the
juvenile is cooperating with treatment, testing negative, attending
school and/or employed/actively seeking treatment and following the
rules of his living arrangement, reviews can be scheduled based on team
recommendation. The team, consisting of the commissioner, prosecuting
attorney, ADJO, treatment representative, DFS worker, public defender or
private legal counsel, and any other community representative working
with the juvenile and his/her family, will staff the case prior to the
review. Based on the presenting information, a recommendation will be
developed by the team.

If new information is presented at the staffing, any team member may
request a brief recess to address the impact of the new information on
the recommendation formulated by the team. The purpose of the recess and
review of information is to insure any change in the recommendation
addresses all interests and past history of the juvenile is taken into
account. The Commissioner is the final decision-maker.

**Client Packet---**The juvenile will be given a copy of the client
packet. The juvenile will review the packet with his/her attorney and
indicate an understanding of the process. The juvenile will bring the
packet to each Court review. The juvenile will be held accountable for
the documentation required in the packet (e.g., urinalysis record).

**Case Management---**If the case meets all the criteria, it is accepted
into the FJDC and assigned an ADJO. Charging documents will be prepared
(if applicable) and a copy of all documents (e.g., reports from police,
drug assessment, DFS history etc.) will be forwarded to the Public
Defender. An initial hearing will be held within 72 hours before the
assigned Commissioner. At this hearing the Commissioner will further
explain the FJDC program and will advise the juvenile that additional
assessments will be completed at the substance abuse treatment center
following the hearing. A detention hearing will also be held regarding
the temporary placement of the juvenile.

The ADJO will make a home visit at least once monthly during the length
of participation. The ADJO will make contact in person with the juvenile
on a weekly basis during the first 12 weeks of entry into the FDJC.
Contact is decreased as the juvenile completes treatment, tests negative
during the 12 week phase, attends Court hearings, and complies with
other aspects of the Court order (e.g., attends school, secures
employment, etc.) If non-compliance occurs, contact will be increased
until compliance is achieved.

**Treatment---**The juvenile will participate in a recommended course of
substance abuse treatment. Currently Scott Greening Center is the
primary treatment resource for juvenile in or out patient treatment. A
representative from Scott Greening will be present at staffings to
report on the progress of the juvenile. When other treatment providers
are involved, that treatment provider will follow the protocol as
established with Scott Greening. ADJO will monitor progress regarding
treatment. Parents will be asked to participate in treatment if
appropriate, as well as submit to urinalyses. Other resources will be
offered to families as recommended or requested. *All cases requiring
long term placement (e.g., exceeds 30 days) out of home care must be
staffed by the Placement Review Committee*.

**Urinalyses---**Refer to the prior section regarding procedures.

Baseline testing on all juveniles. Subsequent testing based on drug of
choice, participation in treatment, level of cooperation and suspicion.
See the level section.

**Sanctions---**If noncompliance occurs for positive urinalysis, failure
to attend treatment or Court reviews, failure to abide by Court orders
or new charges filed, sanctions will be occur.

1^st^ noncompliance: Verbal reprimand by the Commissioner from the
bench.

2^nd^ noncompliance: Essay assignment, increased treatment, restricted
curfew, community service, video assignment, increased review hearings,
increased urinalysis, referral to the Sanctions Program.

3^rd^ noncompliance: Brief stay in detention, increased treatment,
referral to the Sanctions Program, home detention/electronic monitoring,
and transfer out of Drug Court.

**Rewards---**Compliance with treatment, negative analysis, consistent
school attendance, following the case plan and other positive choices
will result in verbal praise from the bench, certificates of
accomplishment (e.g., 30 days, sobriety, 60 days sobriety, 90 days
sobriety, 120 days sobriety etc.), movie passes, clothing vouchers,
sporting events tickets, fast food coupons, etc.

**Case Resolution---**The juvenile component of FJDC may result in
successful completion of the probation requirement of their case upon
successful completion of the program. In other cases it may be a
component of a suspended commitment to the custody of the Division of
Youth Services or the Juvenile Officer.

**APPENDIX**

**Family Drug Court (FDC) Initial Eligibility Screening Tool Page 24**

**FDC Phase Description Page 25**

**FDC Status Review Staffing Description Page 26**

**FDC Testing Schedule Description Page 27**

**FDC Infractions/Sanctions/Incentives Page 28**

**FDC Status Review Information Sheet Page 29**

**FDC Client Packet Page 30 -- 38**

**Juvenile Drug Court (JDC) Initial Eligibility Screening Tool Page 39**

**JDC Phase Description Page 40**

**JDC Status Review Staffing Description Page 41**

**JDC Testing Schedule Page 42**

**JDC Infractions/Sanctions/Incentives Page 43**

**JDC Status Review Information Sheet Page 44**

**JDC Client Packet Page 45 - 52**

**FAMILY DRUG COURT INITIAL ELIGIBILITY SCREENING**

# Criminal/Child Dependency Cases

Parent: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ SSN:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

D.O.B \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ Child's Name
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Charges: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Child's Petition
Number\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**STEP ONE (PRESUMPTIVE QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS):**

**1. Child Dependency Cases**

\_\_\_\_\_\_Parent has given birth to a drug exposed infant or the
infant has been perinatally exposed to drugs.

\_\_\_\_\_\_**PLEASE CHECK IF THIS IS THE SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT DRUG
EXPOSED INFANT**

**Number of prior exposed infants\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Mother's Drug of
Choice\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

\_\_\_\_\_\_Parent has neglected/abandoned child and there are
allegations of substance abuse.

**2. Criminal Cases**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_** An individual charged with any of the following
offenses: Possession or Attempt to Possess a Controlled Substance,
Fraudulent Prescriptions, Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia,
Prostitution, Non-drug, non-violent property offenses with indication of
drug use, Child Endangerment involving parental substance abuse,
excluding operation of meth lab.

**Both Cases:**

\_\_\_\_\_The individual tests positive for drugs at the time of arrest

\_\_\_\_\_The individual states to the police that he/she is a drug user
at time of arrest

\_\_\_\_\_The individual's family, friends, attorney, etc. state that
he/she is a drug user

**STEP TWO (DISQUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS):**

\_\_\_\_\_\_The individual is charged with a violent offense, crime
against person or displayed a weapon during the offense

\_\_\_\_\_\_The individual has been convicted of, or charged with,
Murder First or Second Degree, Voluntary or Involuntary Manslaughter,
Robbery First Degree, ACA, Assault-First or Second Degree, Felony
Weapons Offenses *(over two if misdemeanors),* Forcible and Statutory
Rape, Forcible and Statutory Sodomy, Child Sexual Abuse, Arson First
Degree, Felony Child Abuse

\_\_\_\_\_\_The individual has another charge pending on which he/she
would be deemed ineligible

\_\_\_\_\_\_The individual has a substantiated hotline for what would be
felony child abuse

\_\_\_\_\_\_The individual is less than 16 years of age.

\_\_\_\_\_\_Other:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_INELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION

Preparer\'s Signature
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Copies: Sandra Schrader, Attorney for Juvenile Officer Penny Howell,
Drug Court Administrator

AJO Prosecutor File Family & Juvenile Drug Court

> **Family Drug Court: Phase Description**

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| **3 | **Development of education  | treatment       | treatment and   |
| --  | and/or vocational plans.**  | including       | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | support         | goals.**        |
|     | **Progress towards          | meetings (AA/NA |                 |
| *   | stabilizing lifestyle,      | etc.).**        | **Consistent    |
| *mo | housing and employment.**   |                 | visitation with |
| nth |                             | **Negative      | children.**     |
| s** | **Assessment of job         | UAs.**          |                 |
|     | readiness.**                |                 | **Compliance    |
|     |                             | **Compliance    | with            |
|     | **Improved parenting        | with Court      | sanctions.**    |
|     | skills.**                   | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Team          |
|     | **Improved interaction with | **Progress with | re              |
|     | children.**                 | service plan    | commendation.** |
|     |                             | goals.**        |                 |
|     | **Continue or begin other   |                 | **No more than  |
|     | services as recommended     | **Visitation    | two positive    |
|     | (e.g., individual           | with children   | UAs.**          |
|     | therapy).**                 | (consistency &  |                 |
|     |                             | appr            | **Eight weeks   |
|     | **Assess reunification (if  | opriateness).** | of consecutive  |
|     | necessary).**               |                 | clean time.**   |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with case       |                 |
|     |                             | manager.**      |                 |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | specialist.**   |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence.**   | **Monthly Court | **Consistent    |
| *Ph |                             | appearances.**  | Court           |
| ase | **Practicing recovery       |                 | appearances.**  |
| 3** | tools.**                    | **Attend        |                 |
|     |                             | treatment       | **Progress with |
| **3 | **Relapse plan clearly      | including       | treatment and   |
| --  | defined.**                  | support         | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | meetings (AA/NA | goals.**        |
|     | **Completion of aftercare   | etc.).**        |                 |
| *   | plan with                   |                 | **Evidence of   |
| *mo | treatment/counselor.**      | **Secure        | efforts to      |
| nth |                             | sponsor.**      | obtain housing  |
| s** | **Educational and           |                 | and/or          |
|     | vocational training or      | **Negative      | employment.**   |
|     | employment.**               | UAs.**          |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Consistent    |
|     | **Stable parenting          | **Compliance    | visitation with |
|     | skills.**                   | with Court      | children.**     |
|     |                             | order.**        |                 |
|     | **Increased visitation with |                 | **Compliance    |
|     | children.**                 | **Progress with | with            |
|     |                             | service plan    | sanctions.**    |
|     | **Improved interaction with | goals.**        |                 |
|     | children.**                 |                 | **Team          |
|     |                             | **Increased     | rec             |
|     | **No more than one positive | unsupervised    | ommendations.** |
|     | UA.**                       | visitation with |                 |
|     |                             | children.**     | **No more than  |
|     | **Reunification**           |                 | one positive    |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | UA.**           |
|     |                             | with case       |                 |
|     |                             | manager.**      |                 |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | specialist**    |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence and  | **Court         | **Consistent    |
| *Ph | recovery.**                 | appearances as  | Court           |
| ase |                             | required.**     | appearances.**  |
| 4** | **Participation in          |                 |                 |
|     | aftercare plan.**           | **Attend        | **Successful    |
| **6 |                             | community       | completion of   |
| mo  | **Established relapse       | meetings as     | treatment and   |
| nth | plan.**                     | recommended.**  | program plan    |
| s** |                             |                 | goals.**        |
|     | **Educational or vocational | **Maintain      |                 |
|     | training and/or             | sponsor.**      | **Custody of    |
|     | employment.**               |                 | children.**     |
|     |                             | **Negative      |                 |
|     | **Housing secured.**        | UAs.**          | **Housing       |
|     |                             |                 | secured and     |
|     | **Stable parenting          | **Compliance    | approved.**     |
|     | skills.**                   | with Court      |                 |
|     |                             | order.**        | **Income or job |
|     | **Custody of children.**    |                 | verified.**     |
|     |                             | **Progress with |                 |
|     | **Improved interaction with | service plan    | **Completion of |
|     | children.**                 | goals.**        | all other       |
|     |                             |                 | graduation      |
|     | **No positive UAs.**        | **Cooperate     | requirements.** |
|     |                             | with case       |                 |
|     | **Graduation.**             | manager.**      | **No positive   |
|     |                             |                 | UAs.**          |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         | **8 months      |
|     |                             | specialist.**   | consecutive     |
|     |                             |                 | clean time.**   |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+

## 

## Status Reviews/Staffings

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **Commissioner**                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| #                                 | **Attorney for the Juvenile       |
|                                   | Officer**                         |
| #                                 |                                   |
|                                   | **Case Manager**                  |
| # FJDC Team                       |                                   |
|                                   | **Defense Attorney**              |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Guardian Ad Litem**             |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Treatment Representative**      |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Community or Program            |
|                                   | Representative**                  |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **DFS Worker**                    |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **Meet prior to status hearing in |
|                                   | order to review:**                |
| #                                 |                                   |
|                                   | **Client's progress in treatment  |
| #                                 | and other services**              |
|                                   |                                   |
| # FJDC Team Responsibilities      | **Results of urinalysis**         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Level of cooperation**          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Welfare of children**           |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **The team then develops          |
|                                   | recommendations.**                |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **1^st^ Phase: Weekly hearings.** |
|                                   |                                   |
| # Frequency of Hearings           | **2^nd^ Phase: Twice monthly.**   |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **3^rd^ Phase: Monthly            |
|                                   | hearings.**                       |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **4^th^ Phase: Hearing every 4 to |
|                                   | 6 weeks.**                        |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **Any team member can request the |
|                                   | client in order for the FJDC team |
| #                                 | to reassess and potentially       |
|                                   | modify its recommendation         |
| # Issues                          | presents a recess in the event    |
|                                   | new information.**                |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Any change to the initial       |
|                                   | recommendation should be          |
|                                   | carefully considered in order to  |
|                                   | maintain team concept.**          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **The Commissioner is the final   |
|                                   | decision-maker.**                 |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**Testing Schedule**

#### Baseline testing on clients

**In-patient testing: On suspicion or after weekend passes**

**Out-patient testing: As below**

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 1**                       | **UA frequency depends on drug of |
|                                   | choice.**                         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Marijuana: every 2 -- 3         |
|                                   | weeks.**                          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Other: 1 -- 2 times weekly.**   |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Dependent on cooperation and    |
|                                   | participation in treatment.**     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 2**                       | **UA frequency depends on drug of |
|                                   | choice.**                         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **UA frequency depends on results |
|                                   | of previous tests.**              |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Marijuana: every 2 -- 3         |
|                                   | weeks.**                          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Other: 1 time weekly.**         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Dependent on cooperation and    |
|                                   | participation in treatment.**     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 3**                       | **UA frequency 1 time every other |
|                                   | week to 1 time monthly dependent  |
|                                   | on drug of choice, cooperation    |
|                                   | and participation in treatment.** |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 4**                       | **Participating in community      |
|                                   | aftercare.**                      |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **UA frequency upon suspicion     |
|                                   | with minimum of 1 time every 4 -- |
|                                   | 6 weeks.**                        |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**RANDOMNESS OF TEST TIMING IS KEY---MUST NOT BE PREDICTABLE TO
CLIENT.**

**ANY CLIENT WILL BE TESTED UPON SUSPICION.**

**Type of Infractions**

**Violation of Court Orders. Failure to maintain contact with CM/ACW**

**Failure to appear at Court hearing. Missed visits with children**

**Positive or missed drug test New abuse/neglect substantiated report**

**Tampering with urine Failure to follow treatment plan**

**Sanctions**

**First noncompliance: Reprimand from the bench on most violations.
Positive UA will result in an extra day of treatment.**

**Second non compliance: Participant will increase treatment activity,
watch specific educational videos, write essays, create art to express
emotions, complete community service, sit in Court all day, etc. Return
to previous of Court hearings.**

**Third noncompliance: As above with addition of removal or restriction
of visitation of children, home detention/electronic monitoring, brief
incarceration. Return to previous phase of Court hearing.**

# Incentives

**Incentives are tied directly to maintaining sobriety and attending
treatment and/or outside meetings. The process is based on progress
within one month. For example, using August 1 as a starting date, if at
the end of August 31 a client has attended treatment consistently and
maintained negative urinalysis, then the client is eligible for a
voucher (e.g., grocery, clothing, movie passes etc.). At the end of six
months and graduation, the client's cooperation is evaluated and
additional vouchers may be provided if the client meets the criteria re
number of negative urinalysis and compliance with treatment.**

**JACKSON COUNTY FAMILY DRUG COURT: STATUS REVIEW INFORMATION SHEET**

** **

**Client:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Petition: JV\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Client fails to appear on the \_\_\_\_ day of
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

**A capias will be issued for the minor children.**

**Client appears in Court on the \_\_\_\_ day of
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

** Prior to the next Court date, client must accomplish the following
tasks:**

**Attend treatment at
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

**Attend NA/AA meeting \_\_\_\_\_\_\_times per week and provide the
Court with proof of attendance.**

**Attend visitation with your children.**

**Attend family counseling with
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

**Complete a psychological assessment with
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

**Attend GED classes.**

**Contact Full Employment Council (816/471-2330) regarding employment.**

**Cooperate with urinalysis as requested.**

**Contact your
worker\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

**Complete the following sanctions**:

1\.

2\.

3\.

4\.

**Cooperate with any scheduled or unscheduled visits by your case
manager.**

**Other:**

1\.

2\.

3\.

4\.

**Next Court hearing:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Commissioner Merrigan**

## PLEASE BRING THIS FORM AND YOUR FOLDER TO THE NEXT COURT HEARING

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CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

FAMILY COURT DIVISION

625 EAST 26^TH^ STREET

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108

Penny E. Howell, LMSW (816) 435-4757

Drug Court Administrator, Family & Juvenile Drug Court FAX (816)
435-4793

Dear \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_:

You and your family will be participating in the Family Drug Court
Program. This packet will hopefully answer many of your questions and
help you make the right decisions as you begin your recovery from
alcohol or illicit drugs. This packet contains the FDC rules, a contract
you will sign in the presence of your assigned attorney, description of
the FDC phases, goals, expectations and requirements for advancement,
resources, incentives and sanctions, graduation requirements and a
record of your urinalysis. Your Court orders and other official
documents should also be kept in this folder for easy reference. You
will need to bring this packet to Court with you at each appearance.
Keep it in a safe place.

Most participants have various questions about this Program. Your
assigned case manager and attorney should be able to answer most of your
questions. Your success will be directly related to the choices you
make. Change can occur if you are willing to take responsibility for
your actions.

This Program is an opportunity for you and your children to have a
chance at living a drug-free life. Good luck, and please contact me if
you have additional questions.

Sincerely,

Penny Howell, LMSW

Drug Court Administrator

NOTICE TO FAMILY DRUG COURT PARTICIPANTS

You have been selected to participate in the Drug Court Program. This
Court's primary focus is to insure the safety and well-being of your
child (ren). This program is designed to assist you in overcoming any
substance abuse problems which you may have as well as providing other
services to enable you to better care for your child(ren). As a result
of your participation in this program, you will have certain obligations
and responsibilities and will have to follow the orders of the Court:

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Remain Drug Free.

Tell the truth.

Follow all Court rules and orders.

Attend all Court sessions as ordered.

Follow all rules, regulations and procedures of the North Star Recovery
Services or other substance abuse treatment to which the court refers
you.

Participate in and cooperate with all assessments, evaluations and
treatment programs.

Keep all assessment and treatment appointments.

Submit urine samples for testing upon request.

Cooperate and maintain in contact with your case manager.

The Court has the power to enter orders in your case which, among other
things, may:

Remove your children from your custody and place them in an alternative
placement;

Order you to participate in treatment which may include both inpatient
and/or out-patient programs; or

Restrict or prohibit your contact with your children.

**If you are terminated from the Drug Court Program for lack of
participation or for non-compliance, your case will be transferred out
of the Drug Court Program and your failure to complete the Drug Court
Program may be used against you in any further proceeding including a
proceeding to terminate your parental rights.**

**If you are unsuccessfully terminated from the Drug Court Program and
you are in the Criminal Diversion Program, you will be prosecuted on the
criminal case(s) pending against you.**

You are entitled to legal representation in the Drug Court and if you
cannot afford a lawyer one will be appointed for you at no charge;

**I have read and understand the foregoing Notice to Drug Court
Participants.**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

DATE PARTICIPANT'S SIGNATURE

CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

I, , DOB , consent to the release and exchange of information between ,
and the Family Drug Court, 16^th^ Judicial Circuit, Jackson County
Missouri, including its personnel and all members of the Family Drug
Court Team, and the Division of Family Services regarding the following
information:

Substance abuse assessment and evaluation, details of my substance abuse
treatment plan, results of any urinalyses, details of my compliance, or
lack thereof, with my substance abuse treatment plan or other services
being provided to me, medical records pertaining to my alcohol and/or
drug usage, and all records pertaining to the mental and physical health
of myself and my child(ren) under jurisdiction of the Family Court, as
well as records pertaining to:

> .

The purpose of and need for the disclosure is to inform the agencies and
personnel listed above of my attendance and progress in treatment and to
help in making assessments about what type of treatment I need. The
extent of information to be disclosed is any diagnosis, assessment or
screening, information about my attendance at treatment sessions, my
cooperation and progress with the treatment program and my prognosis.

I also understand that I may revoke this consent, in writing, at any
time except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance on it,
and that in any event this consent expires automatically upon my
discharge from the Drug Court Program. I further understand that my
revocation of this Consent may result in my immediate termination from
Drug Court.

I understand that any disclosure made regarding substance abuse is bound
by Part 2 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulation governing
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records and that
recipients of this information may redisclose it only in connection with
their official duties.

Date Signature of Participant

Date Witness

Consent Revised (02/18/00)

Description of Phases, Goals, Expectations and Requirements for
Advancement in Family Drug Court

+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **P | **Goals**                   | *               | **Requirements  |
| has |                             | *Expectations** | for**           |
| e** |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Advancement** |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Drug and alcohol          | **Weekly to     | **Consistent    |
| *Ph | assessments.**              | bimonthly court | Court           |
| ase |                             | appearance.**   | appearances.**  |
| 1** | **Enrolled and              |                 |                 |
|     | participating in            | **Attend        | **Progress with |
| **6 | treatment.**                | treatment       | treatment and   |
| --  |                             | consistently.** | program plan    |
| 1   | **Detoxification and        |                 | goals.**        |
| 2** | abstinence.**               | **Negative      |                 |
|     |                             | UAs.**          | **Consistent    |
| **w | **Psychological assessment  |                 | visitation with |
| eek | (as required).**            | **Compliance    | children.**     |
| s** |                             | with Court      |                 |
|     | **Psychiatric evaluation    | order.**        | **Compliance    |
|     | (as required).**            |                 | with            |
|     |                             | **Progress with | sanctions.**    |
|     | **Assessment of parenting   | service plan    |                 |
|     | skills (as required).**     | goals.**        | **Six weeks of  |
|     |                             |                 | consecutive     |
|     | **Assessment/referral for   | **Visitation    | clean time.**   |
|     | other services (as          | with children   |                 |
|     | required).**                | (consistency &  | **Team          |
|     |                             | app             | re              |
|     | **Assessment of children's  | ropriateness)** | commendation.** |
|     | needs.**                    |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     | **Assess permanency needs   | with case       |                 |
|     | (as necessary).**           | manager.**      |                 |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     | **Initial plan to stabilize | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     | lifestyle, housing, and     | with UA         |                 |
|     | employment.**               | specialist.**   |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
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+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence.**   | **Bi-weekly     | **Consistent    |
| *Ph |                             | Court           | Court           |
| ase | **Development of recovery   | appearances.**  | appearances.**  |
| 2** | tools/relapse plan.**       |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Attend        | **Progress with |
| **3 | **Development of education  | treatment       | treatment and   |
| --  | and/or vocational plans.**  | including       | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | support         | goals.**        |
|     | **Progress towards          | meetings (AA/NA |                 |
| *   | stabilizing lifestyle,      | etc.).**        | **Consistent    |
| *mo | housing and employment.**   |                 | visitation with |
| nth |                             | **Negative      | children.**     |
| s** | **Assessment of job         | Uas.**          |                 |
|     | readiness.**                |                 | **Compliance    |
|     |                             | **Compliance    | with            |
|     | **Improved parenting        | with Court      | sanctions.**    |
|     | skills.**                   | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Team          |
|     | **Improved interaction with | **Progress with | re              |
|     | children.**                 | service plan    | commendation.** |
|     |                             | goals.**        |                 |
|     | **Continue or begin other   |                 | **No more than  |
|     | services as recommended     | **Visitation    | two positive    |
|     | (e.g., individual           | with children   | Uas.**          |
|     | therapy).**                 | (consistency &  |                 |
|     |                             | appr            | **Eight weeks   |
|     | **Assess reunification (if  | opriateness).** | of consecutive  |
|     | necessary).**               |                 | clean time.**   |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with case       |                 |
|     |                             | manager.**      |                 |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | specialist.**   |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence.**   | **Monthly Court | **Consistent    |
| *Ph |                             | appearances.**  | Court           |
| ase | **Practicing recovery       |                 | appearances.**  |
| 3** | tools.**                    | **Attend        |                 |
|     |                             | treatment       | **Progress with |
| **3 | **Relapse plan clearly      | including       | treatment and   |
| --  | defined.**                  | support         | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | meetings (AA/NA | goals.**        |
|     | **Completion of aftercare   | etc.).**        |                 |
| *   | plan with                   |                 | **Evidence of   |
| *mo | treatment/counselor.**      | **Secure        | efforts to      |
| nth |                             | sponsor.**      | obtain housing  |
| s** | **Educational and           |                 | and/or          |
|     | vocational training or      | **Negative      | employment.**   |
|     | employment.**               | Uas.**          |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Consistent    |
|     | **Stable parenting          | **Compliance    | visitation with |
|     | skills.**                   | with Court      | children.**     |
|     |                             | order.**        |                 |
|     | **Increased visitation with |                 | **Compliance    |
|     | children.**                 | **Progress with | with            |
|     |                             | service plan    | sanctions.**    |
|     | **Improved interaction with | goals.**        |                 |
|     | children.**                 |                 | **Team          |
|     |                             | **Increased     | rec             |
|     | **No more than one positive | unsupervised    | ommendations.** |
|     | UA.**                       | visitation with |                 |
|     |                             | children.**     | **No more than  |
|     | **Reunification**           |                 | one positive    |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | UA.**           |
|     |                             | with case       |                 |
|     |                             | manager.**      |                 |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | specialist**    |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence and  | **Court         | **Consistent    |
| *Ph | recovery.**                 | appearances as  | Court           |
| ase |                             | required.**     | appearances.**  |
| 4** | **Participation in          |                 |                 |
|     | aftercare plan.**           | **Attend        | **Successful    |
| **6 |                             | community       | completion of   |
| mo  | **Established relapse       | meetings as     | treatment and   |
| nth | plan.**                     | recommended.**  | program plan    |
| s** |                             |                 | goals.**        |
|     | **Educational or vocational | **Maintain      |                 |
|     | training and/or             | sponsor.**      | **Custody of    |
|     | employment.**               |                 | children.**     |
|     |                             | **Negative      |                 |
|     | **Housing secured.**        | Uas.**          | **Housing       |
|     |                             |                 | secured and     |
|     | **Stable parenting          | **Compliance    | approved.**     |
|     | skills.**                   | with Court      |                 |
|     |                             | order.**        | **Income or job |
|     | **Custody of children.**    |                 | verified.**     |
|     |                             | **Progress with |                 |
|     | **Improved interaction with | service plan    | **Completion of |
|     | children.**                 | goals.**        | all other       |
|     |                             |                 | graduation      |
|     | **No positive Uas.**        | **Cooperate     | requirements.** |
|     |                             | with case       |                 |
|     | **Graduation.**             | manager.**      | **No positive   |
|     |                             |                 | Uas.**          |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         | **8 months      |
|     |                             | specialist.**   | consecutive     |
|     |                             |                 | clean time.**   |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|     |                             |                 |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+

Family Drug Court

**Program Rules**

**As a Family Drug Court participant, you will be required to abide by
the following rules:**

**Do not use or possess any drugs or alcohol.** Sobriety is the primary
focus of this program. Maintaining a drug free lifestyle is very
important in your recovery process. Carefully choose the people with
whom you associate.

**Attend all ordered treatment sessions.** This includes individual and
group counseling, educational sessions and 12-step meetings. If you are
unable to attend a scheduled session, you MUST contact your treatment
counselor BEFORE a session is missed.

**Report to your Case Manager as directed.** If you have any problems
making an appointment, contact your case manager immediately. This is
especially important for requested urinalysis.

**Be on time.** If you are late, you may not be allowed to attend your
counseling session and will be considered non-compliant. Contact your
treatment counselor if there is a possibility you may be late.

**Do not make threats toward other participants or staff or behave in a
violent manner.** Violent or inappropriate behavior will not be
tolerated and will be reported to Court. This may result in termination
from the Family Drug Court Program.

**Dress appropriately for Court and treatment sessions.** You will be
expected to wear a shirt or blouse, pants, dress, or skirt of a
reasonable length. Clothing bearing drug or alcohol related themes or
promoting or advertising alcohol or drug use or violence is considered
inappropriate. Men should remove hats or other head/hair covering before
entering the Court. Sunglasses are not to be worn inside Court or
treatment center unless medically approved and verified. Speak with your
case manager or treatment contacts if you need assistance with clothing.

**Always tell the truth.** This value will be upheld. Withholding
information is the same as a lie. Rebuilding credibility takes a long
time after losing it. Please know almost 100% of the lies, which are
told, are discovered.

When in doubt about a rule, consult with your attorney and/or case
manager before making a mistake, which has serious consequences.

# 

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**Type of Infractions**

**Violation of Court Orders Failure to maintain contact with CM/ACW**

**Failure to appear at Court hearing Missed visits with children**

**Positive or missed drug test New abuse/neglect substantiated report**

**Tampering with urine Failure to follow treatment plan**

**Sanctions**

**First noncompliance: Reprimand from the bench on most violations.
Positive UA will result in an extra day of treatment.**

**Second non compliance: Participant will increase treatment activity,
watch specific educational videos, write essays, create art to express
emotions, complete community service, sit in Court all day, etc. Return
to previous of Court hearings.**

**Third noncompliance: As above with addition of removal or restriction
of visitation of children, home detention/electronic monitoring, brief
incarceration. Return to previous phase of Court hearing.**

# Incentives

**You are eligible for incentives such as grocery vouchers, all purpose
vouchers, or movie passes if you attend treatment consistently and test
negative for drugs or alcohol. Using 30 days as a timeframe, you can
earn vouchers based on your progress within that 30 day time period. You
can also earn extra vouchers at the end of six months participation in
Drug Court and also at graduation if you are in compliance with the
incentive policy. Please review this policy with your case manager for
more details.**

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# Resources

Treatment:

North Star Research Recovery 816/931-6500

Renaissance West 816/333-2990

TMC-E Dar Program 816/373-4485, x1440

Comprehensive Mental Health 816/254-3652

Swope Parkway Rehabilitation Center 816/929-2600

TMC-Behavioral Health 816/467-1533

KCCC 816/421-6670

National Council on Alcoholism &

Drug Dependence 816/361-5900

Alcoholics Anonymous Area Info 816/471-7229

Narcotics Anonymous Help Line 816/531-2250

24 Hour Crisis Hotline:

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-800-392-3738

Domestic Violence Network 816/995-1000

Homeless Hotline 816/474-4599

Homeless Shelter Hotline 816/474-4599

Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-279-8188

Rape Crisis Line 816/932-8453

Other:

Parents Anonymous Child Abuse Hotline 816/474-4588

MOCSA (Sexual abuse issues) 816/931-4527

Child Care Source 816/573-2273

Important numbers:

Case Manager:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

UA Call in line:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Attorney:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

CSW:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**UA Record**

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  **Date**     **Negative**   **Positive**   **What Drug**

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             

                                             
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**GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS**

How do you successfully complete Family Drug Court? The participant must
complete the following:

-   12 months minimum in Family Drug Court

-   8 months clean time

-   Successful discharge from a substance abuse treatment program

-   Documented consistent attendance at a 12 step aftercare program or
    community based support program

-   Housing: Transitional living and/or drug free home

-   Restitution issues resolved (e.g., Court costs, community service)

-   Resolve outstanding warrants

-   Children returned home

-   Established support system

-   Life plan initiated (e.g., employment, education, vocational
    training)

Graduation can occur at various times throughout the year, but will
usually be scheduled on a quarterly basis (January, April, July and
November). It will be a time of recognition for you in choosing
sobriety. As you complete the requirements, check each box. If a
requirement does not apply to you, mark NA through the box.

##### YOUR PROJECTED GRADUATION DATE IS:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**JUVENILE DRUG COURT INITIAL ELIGIBILITY SCREENING**

# 

**Juvenile's
Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_DOB:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Petition
#:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Life
#:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**STEP ONE (PRESUMPTIVE QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS):**

\_\_\_\_\_Juvenile is charged with any of the following offenses:

Possession or Attempt to Possess a Controlled Substance *(excluding
possession of pure*

*methamphetamine, heroin, and/or PCP)*

Fraudulent Prescriptions

Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia

Prostitution

Non-drug, non-violent crime with indication of drug use

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile tests positive for drugs at the time of arrest

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile states to the police that he/she is a drug user
at time of arrest

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile states to Screening or Detention personnel that
he is a drug user

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile's family, friends, attorney, etc. state that
he/she is a drug user

\_\_\_\_\_Parental Substance abuse is a primary factor in the inability
to return the juvenile to parental custody

or to successfully maintain the juvenile on probation

\_\_\_\_\_Juvenile is on probation and is at risk of being removed from
the community because of continued

substance abuse

**STEP TWO (DISQUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS):**

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile is not a resident of Jackson County, Missouri

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile is 16.5 or more years of age

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile has been adjudicated to have committed one or
more of the following acts:

\(a\) Trafficking Drugs; (b) Sale of Controlled Substance within 1,000
Feet of a School;

\(c\) Manufacture or Attempt to Manufacture Methamphetamine; (d)
Possession of Controlled

Substance with Intent to Distribute, Deliver or Sell; (e) Murder First
or Second Degree;

\(f\) Voluntary or Involuntary Manslaughter; (g) Arson - First Degree;
(h) Robbery First Degree;

\(i\) Armed Criminal Action; (j) Assault-First or Second Degree; (k) a
Felony Weapons Offense;

\(l\) three or more Misdemeanor Weapons Offenses; (m) Forcible or
Statutory Rape; (n) Forcible or

Statutory Sodomy; (o) Child Sexual Abuse; (p) Arson First Degree; or (q)
Felony Child Abuse

\_\_\_\_\_The juvenile has a substantiated hotline for what would be
felony child abuse

\_\_\_\_\_The application has been disapproved by the Program Manager,
Family and Juvenile Drug Court.

\_\_\_\_\_Other:

**\_\_\_\_\_\_ ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION \_\_\_\_\_\_ INELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION**

Preparer's Signature: Date:

Copies: Daniel Barry, Attorney for Juvenile Officer Original: Penny
Howell,Drug Court Administrator

AJO Prosecutor's File Family & Juvenile Drug Court

######### 

######### Juvenile Drug Court Phase Description

+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **P | **Goals**                   | *               | **Requirements  |
| has |                             | *Expectations** | for**           |
| e** |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Advancement** |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Drug and alcohol          | **Weekly to     | **Consistent    |
| *Ph | assessments.**              | Bimonthly court | Court           |
| ase |                             | appearance.**   | appearances.**  |
| 1** | **Enrolled and              |                 |                 |
|     | participating in            | **Attend        | **Progress with |
| **6 | treatment.**                | treatment       | treatment and   |
| --  |                             | consistently.** | program plan    |
| 1   | **Detoxification and        |                 | goals.**        |
| 2** | abstinence.**               | **Negative      |                 |
|     |                             | UAs.**          | **Compliance    |
| **w | **Psychological assessment  |                 | with            |
| eek | (as required).**            | **Compliance    | sanctions.**    |
| s** |                             | with Court      |                 |
|     | **Psychiatric evaluation    | order.**        | **Six weeks of  |
|     | (as required).**            |                 | consecutive     |
|     |                             | **Progress with | clean time.**   |
|     | **Assessment of parenting   | service plan    |                 |
|     | skills (as required).**     | goals.**        | **Team          |
|     |                             |                 | re              |
|     | **Assessment/referral for   | **Cooperate     | commendation.** |
|     | other services (as          | with DJO.**     |                 |
|     | required).**                |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     | **Assess permanency needs   | with UA         |                 |
|     | (as necessary).**           | requests.**     |                 |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     | **Initial plan to stabilize |                 |                 |
|     | lifestyle education,        |                 |                 |
|     | housing, and employment.**  |                 |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
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+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence.**   | **Bi-weekly     | **Consistent    |
| *Ph |                             | Court           | Court           |
| ase | **Development of recovery   | appearances.**  | appearances.**  |
| 2** | tools/relapse plan.**       |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Attend        | **Progress with |
| **3 | **Development of education  | treatment       | treatment and   |
| --  | and/or vocational plans.**  | including       | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | support         | goals.**        |
|     | **Progress towards          | meetings (AA/NA |                 |
| *   | stabilizing lifestyle,      | etc.).**        | **Compliance    |
| *mo | housing and employment.**   |                 | with            |
| nth |                             | **Negative      | sanctions.**    |
| s** | **Continue or begin other   | UAs.**          |                 |
|     | services as recommended     |                 | **Team          |
|     | (e.g., individual           | **Compliance    | re              |
|     | therapy).**                 | with Court      | commendation.** |
|     |                             | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **No more than  |
|     |                             | **Progress with | two positive    |
|     |                             | service plan    | UAs.**          |
|     |                             | goals.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Eight weeks   |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | of consecutive  |
|     |                             | with DJO.**     | clean time.**   |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | requests.**     |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence.**   | **Monthly Court | **Consistent    |
| *Ph |                             | appearances.**  | Court           |
| ase | **Practicing recovery       |                 | appearances.**  |
| 3** | tools.**                    | **Attend        |                 |
|     |                             | treatment       | **Progress with |
| **3 | **Relapse plan clearly      | including       | treatment and   |
| --  | defined.**                  | support         | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | meetings (AA/NA | goals.**        |
|     | **Completion of aftercare   | etc.).**        |                 |
| *   | plan with                   |                 | **Evidence of   |
| *mo | treatment/counselor.**      | **Secure        | efforts to      |
| nth |                             | sponsor.**      | obtain housing  |
| s** | **Educational and           |                 | and/or          |
|     | vocational training or      | **Negative      | employment.**   |
|     | employment.**               | UAs.**          |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Compliance    |
|     | **No more than one positive | **Compliance    | with            |
|     | UA.**                       | with Court      | sanctions.**    |
|     |                             | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Team          |
|     |                             | **Progress with | rec             |
|     |                             | service plan    | ommendations.** |
|     |                             | goals.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **No more than  |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | one positive    |
|     |                             | with DJO.**     | UA.**           |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | requests.**     |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence and  | **Court         | **Consistent    |
| *Ph | recovery.**                 | appearances as  | Court           |
| ase |                             | required.**     | appearances.**  |
| 4** | **Participation in          |                 |                 |
|     | aftercare plan.**           | **Attend        | **Successful    |
| **6 |                             | community       | completion of   |
| mo  | **Established relapse       | meetings as     | treatment and   |
| nth | plan.**                     | recommended.**  | program plan    |
| s** |                             |                 | goals.**        |
|     | **Educational or vocational | **Maintain      |                 |
|     | training and/or             | sponsor.**      | **Housing       |
|     | employment.**               |                 | secured and     |
|     |                             | **Negative      | approved.**     |
|     | **Housing secured.**        | UAs.**          |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Education,    |
|     | **No positive UAs.**        | **Compliance    | income or job   |
|     |                             | with Court      | verified.**     |
|     | **Graduation.**             | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Completion of |
|     |                             | **Progress with | all other       |
|     |                             | service plan    | graduation      |
|     |                             | goals.**        | requirements.** |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | **No positive   |
|     |                             | with DJO.**     | UAs.**          |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | **6 months      |
|     |                             | with UA         | consecutive     |
|     |                             | requests.**     | clean time.**   |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|     |                             |                 |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+

## Juvenile Drug Court Status Reviews/Staffings

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **Commissioner**                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| #                                 | **Attorney for the Juvenile       |
|                                   | Officer**                         |
| #                                 |                                   |
|                                   | **Deputy Juvenile Officer**       |
| # FJDC Team                       |                                   |
|                                   | **Defense Attorney**              |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Guardian Ad Litem**             |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Treatment Representative**      |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Community or Program            |
|                                   | Representative**                  |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **DFS Worker**                    |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **Meet prior to status hearing in |
|                                   | order to review:**                |
| #                                 |                                   |
|                                   | **Client's progress in treatment  |
| #                                 | and other services**              |
|                                   |                                   |
| # FJDC Team Responsibilities      | **Results of urinalysis**         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Level of cooperation**          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **The team then develops          |
|                                   | recommendations.**                |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **1^st^ Phase: Weekly hearings.** |
|                                   |                                   |
| # Frequency of Hearings           | **2^nd^ Phase: Twice monthly.**   |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **3^rd^ Phase: Monthly            |
|                                   | hearings.**                       |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **4^th^ Phase: Hearing every 4 to |
|                                   | 6 weeks.**                        |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #                                 | **Any team member can request a   |
|                                   | recess in order for the FJDC team |
| #                                 | to reassess and potentially       |
|                                   | modify its recommendation in the  |
| # Issues                          | event new information is          |
|                                   | presented at the review hearing.  |
|                                   | Any change to the initial         |
|                                   | recommendation should be          |
|                                   | carefully considered in order to  |
|                                   | maintain team concept.**          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **The Commissioner is the final   |
|                                   | decision-maker.**                 |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**Testing Schedule**

#### Baseline testing on clients

**In-patient testing: On suspicion or after weekend passes**

**Out-patient testing: As below**

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 1**                       | **UA frequency depends on drug of |
|                                   | choice.**                         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Marijuana: every 2 -- 3         |
|                                   | weeks.**                          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Other: 1 -- 2 times weekly.**   |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Dependent on cooperation and    |
|                                   | participation in treatment.**     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 2**                       | **UA frequency depends on drug of |
|                                   | choice.**                         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **UA frequency depends on results |
|                                   | of previous tests.**              |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Marijuana: every 2 -- 3         |
|                                   | weeks.**                          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Other: 1 time weekly.**         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **Dependent on cooperation and    |
|                                   | participation in treatment.**     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 3**                       | **UA frequency 1 time every other |
|                                   | week to 1 time monthly dependent  |
|                                   | on drug of choice, cooperation    |
|                                   | and participation in treatment.** |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Phase 4**                       | **Participating in community      |
|                                   | aftercare.**                      |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | **UA frequency upon suspicion     |
|                                   | with minimum of 1 time every 4 -- |
|                                   | 6 weeks.**                        |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**Type of Infractions**

**Violation of Court Orders. Failure to maintain contact with DJO.**

**Failure to appear at Court hearing. Positive or missed drug test.**

**Tampering with urine. Failure to follow treatment plan.**

**Sanctions**

**First noncompliance: Reprimand from the bench on most violations.
Positive UA will result in an extra day of treatment.**

**Second noncompliance: Participant will increase treatment activity,
watch specific educational videos, write essays, create art to express
emotions, complete community service, sit in Court all day, etc. Return
to previous of Court hearings.**

**Third noncompliance: As above and or home detention/electronic
monitoring, brief incarceration. Return to previous phase of Court
hearing.**

# Incentives

**Incentives are tied directly to maintaining sobriety and attending
treatment and/or outside meetings. The process is based on progress
within one month. For example, using August 1 as an example, if at the
end of August 31, a client has attended treatment consistently and
maintained clean UAs, then the client is eligible for vouchers (e.g.,
grocery, clothing, movie passes etc.). At the end of six months and
graduation, the client's cooperation is evaluated and additional
vouchers may be provided if the client meets the criteria. Please talk
to your case manager regarding the specifics.**

JACKSON COUNTY JUVENILE DRUG COURT

**STATUS REVIEW INFORMATION SHEET**

** **

**Client:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Petition: JV\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

-   **Client fails to appear.**

-   **A capias will be issued for the juvenile.**

-   **Client appears in Court on this \_\_\_ day of
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

    ** Prior to the next Court date, client must accomplish the
    following tasks:**

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-   **Attend treatment at
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

-   **Attend NA/AA meetings \_\_\_\_\_\_\_times per week and provide the
    Court with proof of attendance.**

-   **Attend counseling with
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_on
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

-   **Complete a psychological assessment with
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

-   **Attend GED classes.**

-   **Attend school regularly at
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

-   **Contact
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_regarding
    employment.**

-   **Cooperate with urinalysis as requested.**

-   **Contact your
    DJO\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

-   **Complete the following sanctions:**

**Other:**

** **

**Next Court hearing:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

** **

**Commissioner Merrigan**

**BRING THIS FORM AND YOUR FOLDER TO THE NEXT COURT HEARING**

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CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

FAMILY COURT DIVISION

625 EAST 26^TH^ STREET

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108

Penny E. Howell, LMSW (816) 435-4757

Drug Court Administrator, Family & Juvenile Drug Court FAX (816)
435-4793

Dear \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_:

You and your family will be participating in the Juvenile Drug Court
Program. This packet will hopefully answer many of your questions and
help you make the right decisions as you begin your recovery from
alcohol or illicit drugs. This packet contains the Juvenile Drug Court
rules, a contract you will sign in the presence of your assigned
attorney, resources, graduation requirements and a record of your
urinalysis. Your Court orders and other official documents should also
be kept in this folder for easy reference. You will need to bring this
packet to Court with you at each appearance. Keep it in a safe place.

Most participants have various questions about this Program. Your
assigned Deputy Juvenile Officer and attorney should be able to answer
most of your questions. Your success will be directly related to the
choices you make. Change can occur if you are willing to take
responsibility for your actions.

This Program is an opportunity for you and your family to have a chance
living a drug-free life. Good luck, and please contact me if you have
additional questions.

Sincerely,

Penny Howell, LMSW

Drug Court Administrator

Juvenile Drug Court

**Program Rules**

**As a Juvenile Drug Court participant, you will be required to abide by
the following rules:**

**Do not use or possess any drugs or alcohol.** Sobriety is the primary
focus of this program. Maintaining a drug free lifestyle is very
important in your recovery process. Carefully choose the people with
whom you associate.

**Attend all ordered treatment sessions.** This includes individual and
group counseling, educational sessions and 12-step meetings. If you are
unable to attend a scheduled session, you MUST contact your treatment
counselor BEFORE a session is missed.

**Report to your DJO as directed.** If you have any problems making an
appointment, contact your DJO immediately. This is especially important
for requested urinalysis.

**Be on time.** If you are late, you may not be allowed to attend your
counseling session and will be considered non-compliant. Contact your
treatment counselor if there is a possibility you may be late.

**Do not make threats toward other participants or staff or behavior in
a violent manner.** Violent or inappropriate behavior will not be
tolerated and will be reported to Court. This may result in termination
from the Juvenile Drug Court Program.

**Dress appropriately for Court and treatment sessions.** You will be
expected to wear a shirt or blouse, pants (no "sagging or bagging"),
dress, or skirt of a reasonable length. Clothing bearing drug or alcohol
related themes or promoting or advertising alcohol or drug use or
violence is considered inappropriate. Males should remove hats or other
head/hair covering before entering the Court. Sunglasses are not to be
worn inside Court or treatment center unless medically approved and
verified. Speak with your DJO or treatment contacts if you need
assistance with clothing.

**Always tell the truth.** This value will be upheld. ***Withholding***
***information is the same as a lie.*** Rebuilding credibility takes a
long time after losing it. Please know almost 100% of the lies, which
are told, are discovered.

When in doubt about a rule, consult with your attorney and/or DJO before
making a mistake, which has serious consequences.

# 

Juvenile Drug Court Client Contract

In the Interest of : Petition\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Life No.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

I, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
know that the Court has placed me under probation/supervision. **I FULLY
UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CONDITIONS OR PAY THE FINES,
COSTS, AND AMOUNTS LISTED MAY RESULT IN A RETURN TO COURT AND REMOVAL
FROM MY HOME AND MAY SUBJECT ME TO SECURE DETENTION.** I, therefore,
accept the responsibility of helping myself, my family, my school, and
my community by doing the following.

1.  I will attend school and all classes daily and obey all school
    rules. If I am suspended, I will remain home except for a doctor's
    appointment. I will report my appointment to my DJO immediately.

2.  I will live with
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_and obey home
    rules. I will not leave home without permission. I will obey curfew
    as directed by my parent(s)/guardian and my DJO.

3.  If the court permits me to withdraw from school, I will present
    proof of employment and/or enrollment in GED or Job Corps.

4.  I will not violate the laws of the State of Missouri, federal
    statutes, municipal ordinances, or the laws of any other state.

5.  I will not use or possess restricted drugs including alcohol or drug
    related equipment or associate with persons involved with drugs. I
    will take urine and/or breath tests for drug usage as directed by my
    DJO. Refusal to take the test will result in positive results.

6.  I will not possess or use weapons of any description including
    imitations of weapons, and weapons prohibited by law such as
    firearms, knives, and explosive devises of any kind. I will also not
    associate with anyone who possesses or uses these weapons.

7.  It is my responsibility to know with whom I am associating. I will
    not associate with any person who is not approved by my
    parent/guardian or DJO.

8.  I will not enter or remain in any vehicle as passenger or driver,
    which I know, have reason to know, or have reason to suspect is
    stolen.

9.  I will report to my DJO in person and keep any other appointments as
    directed. Only my DJO may excuse my attendance at meetings and
    appointments.

10. I will not change my residence, phone number or school without first
    notifying my DJO. I will not visit for an extended time or move to
    another county or state without Court permission.

11. Special conditions:

**PARENT/GUARDIAN: I agree to cooperate with the Court by seeing that my
child obeys the above rules. I will report any violations to the DJO
immediately and not withhold any related information.**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Juvenile Date Parent Date**

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**Deputy Juvenile Officer Date Parent Date**

CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

I, , DOB , consent to the release and exchange of information between ,
and the Juvenile Drug Court, including its personnel and all members of
the Juvenile Drug Court Team, and/or the Division of Family Services
regarding the following information:

Substance abuse assessment and evaluation, details of my substance abuse
treatment plan, results of any urinalyses, details of my compliance, or
lack thereof, with my substance abuse treatment plan or other services
being provided to me, medical records pertaining to my alcohol and/or
drug usage, and all records pertaining to the mental and physical health
of myself and any child(ren) under jurisdiction of the Family Court
16^th^ Judicial Circuit of Jackson County Missouri, as well as records
pertaining to:

> .

The purpose of and need for the disclosure is to inform the agencies and
personnel listed above of my attendance and progress in treatment and to
help in making assessments about what type of treatment I need. The
extent of information to be disclosed is any diagnosis, assessment or
screening, information about my attendance at treatment sessions, my
cooperation and progress with the treatment program and my prognosis.

I also understand that I may revoke this consent, in writing, at any
time except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance on it,
and that in any event this consent expires automatically upon my
discharge from the Drug Court Program. I further understand that my
revocation of this Consent may result in my immediate termination from
Drug Court.

I understand that any disclosure made regarding substance abuse is bound
by Part 2 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulation governing
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records and that
recipients of this information may redisclose it only in connection with
their official duties.

Date Signature of Participant

Date Witness

######### Juvenile Drug Court

**Goals, Expectations and Requirements for Advancement to Graduation**

+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **P | **Goals**                   | *               | **Requirements  |
| has |                             | *Expectations** | for**           |
| e** |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Advancement** |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Drug and alcohol          | **Weekly to     | **Consistent    |
| *Ph | assessments.**              | bimonthly court | Court           |
| ase |                             | appearance.**   | appearances.**  |
| 1** | **Enrolled and              |                 |                 |
|     | participating in            | **Attend        | **Progress with |
| **6 | treatment.**                | treatment       | treatment and   |
| --  |                             | consistently.** | program plan    |
| 1   | **Detoxification and        |                 | goals.**        |
| 2** | abstinence.**               | **Negative      |                 |
|     |                             | UAs.**          | **Compliance    |
| **w | **Psychological assessment  |                 | with            |
| eek | (as required).**            | **Compliance    | sanctions.**    |
| s** |                             | with Court      |                 |
|     | **Psychiatric evaluation    | order.**        | **Six weeks of  |
|     | (as required).**            |                 | consecutive     |
|     |                             | **Progress with | clean time.**   |
|     | **Assessment of parenting   | service plan    |                 |
|     | skills (as required).**     | goals.**        | **Team          |
|     |                             |                 | re              |
|     | **Assessment/referral for   | **Cooperate     | commendation.** |
|     | other services (as          | with DJO.**     |                 |
|     | required).**                |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     | **Assess permanency needs   | with UA         |                 |
|     | (as necessary).**           | requests.**     |                 |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     | **Initial plan to stabilize |                 |                 |
|     | lifestyle education,        |                 |                 |
|     | housing, and employment.**  |                 |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|     |                             |                 |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence.**   | **Bi-weekly     | **Consistent    |
| *Ph |                             | Court           | Court           |
| ase | **Development of recovery   | appearances.**  | appearances.**  |
| 2** | tools/relapse plan.**       |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Attend        | **Progress with |
| **3 | **Development of education  | treatment       | treatment and   |
| --  | and/or vocational plans.**  | including       | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | support         | goals.**        |
|     | **Progress towards          | meetings (AA/NA |                 |
| *   | stabilizing lifestyle,      | etc.).**        | **Compliance    |
| *mo | housing and employment.**   |                 | with            |
| nth |                             | **Negative      | sanctions.**    |
| s** | **Continue or begin other   | UAs.**          |                 |
|     | services as recommended     |                 | **Team          |
|     | (e.g., individual           | **Compliance    | re              |
|     | therapy).**                 | with Court      | commendation.** |
|     |                             | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **No more than  |
|     |                             | **Progress with | two positive    |
|     |                             | service plan    | UAs.**          |
|     |                             | goals.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Eight weeks   |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | of consecutive  |
|     |                             | with DJO.**     | clean time.**   |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | requests.**     |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence.**   | **Monthly Court | **Consistent    |
| *Ph |                             | appearances.**  | Court           |
| ase | **Practicing recovery       |                 | appearances.**  |
| 3** | tools.**                    | **Attend        |                 |
|     |                             | treatment       | **Progress with |
| **3 | **Relapse plan clearly      | including       | treatment and   |
| --  | defined.**                  | support         | program plan    |
| 6** |                             | meetings (AA/NA | goals.**        |
|     | **Completion of aftercare   | etc.).**        |                 |
| *   | plan with                   |                 | **Evidence of   |
| *mo | treatment/counselor.**      | **Secure        | efforts to      |
| nth |                             | sponsor.**      | obtain housing  |
| s** | **Educational and           |                 | and/or          |
|     | vocational training or      | **Negative      | employment.**   |
|     | employment.**               | UAs.**          |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Compliance    |
|     | **No more than one positive | **Compliance    | with            |
|     | UA.**                       | with Court      | sanctions.**    |
|     |                             | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Team          |
|     |                             | **Progress with | rec             |
|     |                             | service plan    | ommendations.** |
|     |                             | goals.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **No more than  |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | one positive    |
|     |                             | with DJO.**     | UA.**           |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     |                 |
|     |                             | with UA         |                 |
|     |                             | requests.**     |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| *   | **Continued abstinence and  | **Court         | **Consistent    |
| *Ph | recovery.**                 | appearances as  | Court           |
| ase |                             | required.**     | appearances.**  |
| 4** | **Participation in          |                 |                 |
|     | aftercare plan.**           | **Attend        | **Successful    |
| **6 |                             | community       | completion of   |
| mo  | **Established relapse       | meetings as     | treatment and   |
| nth | plan.**                     | recommended.**  | program plan    |
| s** |                             |                 | goals.**        |
|     | **Educational or vocational | **Maintain      |                 |
|     | training and/or             | sponsor.**      | **Housing       |
|     | employment.**               |                 | secured and     |
|     |                             | **Negative      | approved.**     |
|     | **Housing secured.**        | UAs.**          |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Education,    |
|     | **No positive UAs.**        | **Compliance    | income or job   |
|     |                             | with Court      | verified.**     |
|     | **Graduation.**             | order.**        |                 |
|     |                             |                 | **Completion of |
|     |                             | **Progress with | all other       |
|     |                             | service plan    | graduation      |
|     |                             | goals.**        | requirements.** |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | **No positive   |
|     |                             | with DJO.**     | UAs.**          |
|     |                             |                 |                 |
|     |                             | **Cooperate     | **6 months      |
|     |                             | with UA         | consecutive     |
|     |                             | requests.**     | clean time.**   |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|     |                             |                 |                 |
+-----+-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+

# 

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# Resources

Treatment:

Scott Greening Center 816/474-7677

Marillac 816/508-3339

C-Star 816/254-3652

National Council on Alcoholism &

Drug Dependence 816/361-5900

Alcoholics Anonymous Area Info 816/471-7229

Narcotics Anonymous Help Line 816/531-2250

24 Hour Crisis Hotline:

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-800-392-3738

Domestic Violence Network 816/995-1000

Homeless Hotline 816/474-4599

Homeless Shelter Hotline 816/474-4599

Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-279-8188

Rape Crisis Line 816/932-8453

Suicide Prevention 816/471-3939

Teen Connection Hotline 913/281-2299

Other:

My DJO is: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

MOCSA (Sexual abuse issues) 816/931-4527

Unwed Mothers

Light House 816/361-2233

Mother's Refuge 816/353-8070

Important numbers:

## 

**Type of Infractions**

**Violation of Court Orders. Failure to maintain contact with DJO.**

**Failure to appear at Court hearing. Positive or missed drug test.**

**Tampering with urine. Failure to follow treatment plan.**

**Sanctions**

**First noncompliance: Reprimand from the bench on most violations.
Positive UA will result in an extra day of treatment.**

**Second noncompliance: Participant will increase treatment activity,
watch specific educational Third noncompliance: As above and or home
detention/electronic monitoring, brief incarceration. Return to previous
phase of Court hearing.**

# Incentives

**Incentives are tied directly to maintaining sobriety and attending
treatment and/or outside meetings. The process is based on progress
within one month. For example, using August 1 as an example, if at the
end of August 31, a client has attended treatment consistently and
maintained clean UAs, then the client is eligible for vouchers (e.g.,
grocery, clothing, movie passes etc.). At the end of six months and
graduation, the client's cooperation is evaluated and additional
vouchers may be provided if the client meets the criteria. Please talk
to your case manager regarding the specifics.**

**GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS**

How do you successfully complete Juvenile Drug Court? The participant
must complete the following:

-   6 months minimum and 12 months maximum in Juvenile Drug Court

-   90 days clean time after completion of treatment

-   Successful discharge from a substance abuse treatment program

-   Housing: Transitional living and/or drug free home

-   Restitution issues resolved (e.g., Court costs, community service)

-   Established support system

-   Life plan initiated (e.g., employment, education, vocational
    training)

Graduation can occur at various times throughout the year, but will
usually be scheduled during January, April, July and/or November. It
will be a time of recognition for you in choosing sobriety. As you
complete the requirements, check each box. If a requirement does not
apply to you, mark NA through the box.

##### YOUR PROJECTED GRADUATION DATE IS:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**LIFE WILL ALWAYS BE A SERIES OF CHOICES BRINGING CONSEQUENCES.**

**YOUR DECISION WILL BRING YOU A**

**BLESSING OR A CURSE.**

**IT IS ALWAYS UP TO YOU.**