Rule 3 Administrative Provisions
Rule Text
(a) Case Assignment to Drug Court Judge. Upon receipt of a referral deemed legally eligible by the OAG Criminal Division, the case will be temporarily transferred to the designated Drug Court Judge. If the potential participant is accepted into the Program, the case will remain with the Drug Court. If the potential participant is deemed unsuitable, the case will be returned to the originally assigned Judge.
(b) Judicial Conflict; Assignment to an Alternate Judge. In the event of a conflict with the Drug Court Judge, the case will be assigned to an alternate Judge pursuant to the terms, conditions, rules, and handbook of Drug Court.
(1) Progress. The participant’s progress, violations, sanctions, and incentives will be determined by the assigned alternate Judge and their team.
(2) Monitoring. The participant’s case will be discussed and monitored at the staffing hearing overseen by the assigned alternate Judge.
(3) Transition. A Drug Court Case Manager will assist the assigned alternate Judge’s Case Manager by ensuring a streamlined and informed transition.