Alaska Court Ordered Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers (20)

Alaska Court-ordered Addiction Treatment Centers

Alaska court-ordered alcohol and drug rehab centers work directly with the criminal justice system in the local jurisdiction to ensure the fulfillment of orders from the court, while also providing recovery and educational services to the client.

When someone is convicted of DUI or possession, or any other drug-related offense, their case may be referred to drug court. Drug court handles felony and misdemeanor convictions, and the purpose of these programs is to divert people from incarceration and get them the substance abuse help they need.

Along with the patient, court-ordered alcohol and drug rehab programs involve a:

• Judge
• Prosecutor
• Defense attorney
• Treatment provider
• Case manager
• Project coordinator

Acceptance into Alaska court drug treatment is not automatic and has some requirements for acceptance. Some people choose to attend a private drug rehab that can work with the courts by submitting proper paperwork and providing or facilitating court-ordered services and educational classes.

After alcohol or drug-related conviction in Alaska, defendants are often required to complete certain classes and treatment courses before the sentence of court-ordered rehab are complete.

Some of the requirements for court-ordered alcohol and drug treatment include:

• Outpatient treatment (minimum level of care)
• Attendance at recovery support groups like AA, NA, or Na Tia Sukan
• Undergo regular alcohol or other drug testing
• Maintain sobriety
• Attend meetings with a probation officer
• Attend Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) (for felony convictions)

Court-ordered alcohol and drug treatment rehab programs account for 30 percent of all rehab programs in Alaska and are typically long-term program requirements. For misdemeanor and felony convictions, the drug court program in Alaska is 12 to 18 months.

Eligibility for the court-ordered rehab program in Alaska requires that the defendant is willing to commit to the program, and may be denied if a person has been in the program at least twice before. The state of Alaska enforces this program for the benefits it provides the defendant and the public.

The benefits of court-ordered rehab in Alaska include:

• Reduced jail time and fines
• Faster access to alcohol and drug rehab centers
• Assistance with employment and housing
• Safer roads and communities
• Eligibility for limited driving privileges

Most court-ordered rehab programs have set fees for specific services, and many do not accept private health insurance plans. The most commonly accepted form of payment is cash or major credit cards, although a growing number of programs also accept Medicaid and other public funding programs.

As one of the tools employed by the State of Alaska to reduce alcohol and drug abuse, court-ordered rehab programs provide education, treatment, support and an alternative to serving time in jail.

Resources:

• Alaska Drug and Alcohol Conviction Court System
• Breakdown of Alaska Rehabs by Program Type