§ 9-23-23. Successful completion of intervention court requirements may result in expunction of criminal record
If the participant completes all requirements imposed upon him by the intervention court, including the payment of fines and fees assessed and not waived by the court, the charge and prosecution shall be dismissed. If the defendant or participant was sentenced at the time of entry of plea of guilty, the successful completion of the […]
§ 9-23-51. Drug Court Fund created; purpose; distribution of monies from fund; fund to be a continuing fund; components of fund
There is created in the State Treasury a special interest-bearing fund to be known as the Drug Court Fund. The purpose of the fund shall be to provide supplemental funding to all drug courts in the state. Monies from the funds derived from assessments under Section 99-19-73 shall be distributed by the State Treasurer upon […]
§ 9-25-1. Veterans Treatment Courts; legislative intent; authorization; eligibility for participation; Administrative Office of Courts to oversee; development of statewide rules and policies by State Intervention Court Advisory Committee; funding; immunity
The Legislature recognizes that our military veterans have provided an invaluable service to our country. In doing so, many may have suffered the effects of, including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and depression, and may also suffer drug and alcohol dependency or addiction and co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse […]
§ 9-27-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Rivers McGraw Mental Health Diversion Program Act.
§ 9-27-3. Legislative intent
The Legislature recognizes the critical need for judicial intervention to establish court processes and procedures that are more responsive to the needs of defendants with mental illnesses, while maintaining public safety and the integrity of the court process. The goals of the mental health courts under this chapter include the following: Reduce the number of […]
§ 9-23-13. Intervention services; certification of inpatient treatment programs
An intervention court’s alcohol and drug intervention component shall provide for eligible individuals, either directly or through referrals, a range of necessary court intervention services, including, but not limited to, the following: Screening using a valid and reliable assessment tool effective for identifying alcohol and drug dependent persons for eligibility and appropriate services; Clinical assessment; […]
§ 9-23-15. Requirements for participation in intervention courts
In order to be eligible for alternative sentencing through a local intervention court, the participant must satisfy each of the following criteria: The participant cannot have any felony convictions for any offenses that are crimes of violence as defined in Section 97-3-2 within the previous ten (10) years. The crime before the court cannot be […]
§ 9-21-77. Oath, confidentiality and public comment
Prior to providing any service to a non-English speaking person, the interpreter shall subscribe to an oath that he or she shall interpret all communications in an accurate manner to the best of his or her skill and knowledge. The oath shall conform substantially to the following form: INTERPRETER’S OATH “Doyou solemnly swear or affirm […]
§ 9-21-79. Determination of need for an interpreter
An interpreter is needed and a court interpreter shall be appointed when the judge determines, after an examination of a party or witness, that: (a) the party cannot understand and speak English well enough to participate fully in the proceedings and to assist counsel; or (b) the witness cannot speak English so as to be […]
§ 9-21-81. Interpreter’s fees and expenses
Any volunteer interpreter providing services under Sections 9-21-71 through 9-21-81 shall be paid reasonable expenses by the court. The expenses of providing an interpreter in any court proceeding may be assessed by the court as costs in the proceeding, or in the case of an indigent criminal defendant to be paid by the county.