Rule 3 (Effective until February 1, 2021) (Effective until February 1, 2021) WyLAP Services

WyLAP shall provide the following services:

(a) Assistance to members of the legal profession who suffer from physical or mental disabilities that result from addiction, disease, disorder, trauma or age and that impair their ability to practice;

(b) planning and presentation of educational programs to increase the awareness and understanding of members of the legal profession to recognize problems in themselves and in their colleagues; to identify the problems correctly; to reduce stigma; and, to convey an understanding of appropriate ways of interacting with affected individuals;

(c) Investigation, planning and participation in appropriately-timed interventions with members of the legal profession in need of assistance;

(d) Coordination of aftercare services upon request, by order, or under contract that may include the following: assistance in structuring aftercare and discharge planning; assistance for entry into appropriate aftercare and professional peer support meetings; and assistance in obtaining a primary care physician or local peer counselor; and

(e) Monitoring services that may include the following: alcohol and/r drug screening programs; tracking aftercare, peer support and twelve step meeting attendance; providing documentation of compliance; and providing such reports concerning compliance by those participating in a monitoring program as may be required by the terms of that program. (Added effective April 29, 2014.)