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Drug Court is a Cowlitz County Superior
Court program that offers participants the chance to enter treatment for
drug/alcohol addiction, and have their current charge dismissed if the program
is successfully completed. The goal of Drug Court is to stop criminal activity
associated with drug and alcohol use. The program is available to persons who
have admitted problems with drugs/alcohol and have been charged with an eligible
offense.
Participant Eligibility:
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Possession of Controlled Substance (not with intent to
manufacture or deliver)
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Forged prescription
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Theft in the First or Second Degree
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Forgery
and Unauthorized Issuance of Back Checks
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Burglary in 2nd Degree
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Misdemeanor Theft and Malicious Mischief
Ineligible
Offenses:
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Violent offenses
per
RCW 9.68A
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Sex Offenses
per
RCW 9.68
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Obscenity/Pornography
offenses per RCW 9.68A
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Sexual
exploitation of children per RCW 9.68 or
Communicating with a
minor for immoral purposes, indecent exposure, allowing a minor on
premise of a live erotic performance
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A history of domestic violence convictions
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Residential
burglary, illegal possession of or use of a firearm, theft of a
firearm or possession of a stolen firearm
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Any offense, felony or
misdemeanor, which include a finding of sexual motivation
Prior Juvenile Offenses: The
following juvenile prior convictions would disqualify the defendant from
participation in Drug Court:
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Violent offenses
per
RCW 9.68A
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Sex Offenses
per
RCW 9.68
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Obscenity/Pornography
offenses per RCW 9.68A
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Sexual
exploitation of children per RCW 9.68 or
Communicating with a
minor for immoral purposes, indecent exposure, allowing a minor on
premise of a live erotic performance
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Any Class A felony
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Residential
burglary, illegal possession of or use of a firearm, theft of a
firearm or possession of a stolen firearm
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Any offense, felony or
misdemeanor, which include a finding of sexual motivation
Graduation Requirements:
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Successful completion of all treatment requirements
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Six drug/alcohol free months
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A combination of work and/or school
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Fulfillment of financial obligations
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Approval for graduation by Drug Court Team
Cowlitz County Drug Court Contact:
Shauna McCloskey
Drug Court Coordinator
Cowlitz County Superior Court
312 S. First Avenue West
Kelso, Washington 98626
Phone: 360-577-3124
Fax: 360-414-5528
mccloskeys@co.cowlitz.wa.us
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