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*Over age 17 with a history of alcohol

abuse, other drug abuse, or a DWI

conviction.

*The court will consider a DWI first

offense with a .15 blood alcohol level

at time of arrest and DWI second

offenses.

*Persons with misdemeanor or felony

crimes with no history of violence,

gang affiliation or significant drug

dealing.

*When the arrest is for drug possession

the amount must be consistent with

personal use.

*A weapon cannot be used in the comm-

ission of a crime, and the defendant is

not currently on probation or parole.

Admissions must have prior screening

and approval by the D.A. Office.

Parish DWI Courts provide treatment for individuals diagnosed with chemical

dependency or those that have been convicted of a DWI.

Parish DWI Court Teams believe the the criminal justice population has a huge

substance abuse problem (including alcohol); that is the primary factor in the

causation of crime within the 16th Judicial District of Louisiana. Court Teams

provide judicial monitoring, legal support from the District Attorney and Defense

Bar, intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment, supervision through

probation and parole, and the support of Law Enforcement with the objective of

reducing the rate of incarceration in Louisiana along with the goal of enabling

clients to free themselves of addictive disorders.

* Judge

* Prosecutor

* Defense Attorney

* Court Coordinator

* Treatment Coordinator

* Treatment Provider

* Law Enforcement

* Probation

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