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For More Information, Contact: Ted Wiggins, Drug Court Coordinator Superior Court, Augusta Judicial Circuit 530 Greene Street, Suite 902 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] WEBSITE WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV City Departments AJC Drug Court Drug Court Judge: The Honorable James G. Blanchard District Attorney: Ashley Wright, Al Corey, Pittman Morris & Falin Rogers Public Defender: Tanya Jeffords Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Columbia County Sheriff’s Office: John Wheeler & Stephanie Carani Burke County Sheriff’s Office Service Providers Lead: Jones Behavioral Health, Inc. Augusta Judicial Circuit Drug Court (AJCDC) To reduce the impact of drug related crime by providing comprehensive treatment to substance abusers with the goal of improving public safety and decreasing the financial burden of drug addiction to the entire community. Drug Court Mission The mission of the AJCDC is to reduce the impact of drug related crime by providing comprehensive treatment to substance abusers with the goal of improving public safety and decreasing the financial burden of drug addiction to the entire community. Mission Check: Purpose: Reduce impact of drug related…crime Business: Provide treatment to substance abusers Values: Improve public safety & decrease financial burden of drug addiction. Goals & Objectives: Reduce incidence of criminal activity, creating safer communities. Reduce substance abuse among offenders by providing strong accountability that increases treatment compliance and successful outcomes Reduce the financial burden of drug addiction to our community, saving taxpayer money. Stabilizing families by breaking the cycle of addiction through highly structured treatment process that includes monitored drug screening, mandatory employment/school attendance, and regular court appearances. Richmond County Municipal Building Burke County Courthouse Columbia County Government Center ---PAGE BREAK--- Eligibility Requirements for Program Entry are as follows: Qualifying offense: Possession with intent Manufacturing Entering an automobile Prescription forgery Theft by taking Habitual violator DWI Drugs Shoplifting Burglary Family violence misdemeanor Prostitution Battery Disorderly conduct Cruelty to children in the 2nd and 3rd Disqualifying offense characteristics Trafficking Sale No violent felony (Georgia State 7 violent) Prior history Child molestation, Sex offenders Robbery by force, Robbery by intimidation Manslaughter Qualifying Characteristics of our offenders Circuit resident (Richmond or Columbia county) At least 17 years old Drug dependent Triggering arrest probation violations Disqualifying characteristics of our offenders Severe medical; Severe mental; Alcohol use only AJCDC Entry Process Flow Chart Arrest R.C.S.D. / C.C.S.D. / B.C.S. D. 24hrs. Magistrate Bond Hearing Day 1 DA’s Office Legal Screening Day 3-6 Drug Court Screening Interview Treatment Provider Screening Interview Defense Attorney Screening Interview Drug Court Staffing and Vote Drug Court & Treatment Program Begins Day 6-12 Day 3-6 NO‘s Regular Case Track. Day 4-8 Day 5-10 NO Or person decided not to participate Phase 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 24 months Day 7-14 The Augusta Judicial Circuit Drug Court is a partnership among Judiciary, District Attorney, Law Enforcement, Drug Court Office, Treatment Providers, Defense Attorneys, and Probation Service Representatives.