What does the Court consider when deciding whether the eligible defendant should be offered alcohol or substance abuse treatment?
A. The court is to consider and make findings of fact as to whether: the defendant is an eligible defendant; the defendant has a history of alcohol or substance abuse; the defendant’s substance abuse or dependence was a contributing factor to defendant’s criminal behavior; the judicial diversion program could effectively address the defendant’s alcohol or substance abuse problem; imprisonment may not be needed to protect society.
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