Drug Court

About Drug Court
About Drug Court
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​Drug Court offers two options for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders who have felony criminal charges in Alachua County. Both the pretrial diversion option and the post-plea option offer intensive supervision, case management and treatment to offenders eligible and willing to enter into treatment to overcome criminogenic risk factors. The program lasts a minimum of twelve (12) months and requires a firm commitment on the part of participants.
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Population Served
Population Served

​Any adult offender with a substance use disorder charged with a third degree felony who is amenable to drug treatment and does not have a violent criminal history.

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Eligibility
Eligibility

​The Office of the State Attorney must approve any individual interested in participating in the pretrial diversion option. Successful completion of the diversion option will result in the State’s dismissal of the felony charges filed against the individual.

The post-plea option is available to individuals who do not qualify to have their charges dismissed because of prior felony convictions. Post-plea participants must enter a plea with the Court including Drug Court participation as a condition of the plea. The defendant must be screened and accepted by the program before entering the plea. The defendant, the State, defense counsel and the Court must all agree to the terms of the plea agreement prior to admission to Drug Court. Upon completion of the program, the case will be closed according to the terms of the plea.

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Fees
Fees

There are no fees for Drug Court particpants.


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Contact:

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  • Freya Smith
  • Court Officer
  • 249 West University Avenue (Rear Entrance)
  • Gainesville, FL Gainesville
  • Phone: 352-384-3006
  • Fax: 352-334-0132
  • TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)
  • John Velez
  • Treatment Courts Supervisor
  • 249 West University Avenue (Rear Entrance)
  • Gainesville, FL Gainesville
  • Phone: 352-384-3199
  • Fax: 352-334-0132
  • TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)

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