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Section 12-23-6 - Authority of courts to refer defendants to education and/or treatment program.

AL Code § 12-23-6 (2019) (N/A)
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In order to effect the purposes of this chapter, all courts exercising jurisdiction over alcohol and drug related offenses shall be authorized to refer a defendant to a court referral program for evaluation and referral to an appropriate education and/or treatment program. At a minimum, every defendant who is not referred directly to drug or alcohol treatment shall be required to complete an alcohol and drug education program certified by the Administrative Office of Courts.

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