Are paroles eligible for drug court instead of doing a violation?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, the rules for drug courts are determined by local jurisdictions.

However, for the most part, drug courts are limited to those still in the court system. In most states, parolees are not in the court system but rather are part of the prison system. While your state board could set up the equivalent of a drug court program, it would still be run by Board of Parole rather than a court.

Answer 2

In Oklahoma, unless there have been changes, the only people eligible for drug court are those who have been previously charged, placed on probation, and re-offend. To my knowledge, someone on parole, who violates the terms and conditions of their parole, are sent back to prison. This is because parole is a Department of Corrections action and not a Court action. Hope this helps. Good Luck

Answer 3

depends on the prison population.. the parolees original offence.. if hes a jerk and his parole officer hates him... if hes rude in court.. etc.


In a perfect world.. hed go back.. and stay there.

actually in a really perfect world wed all (the human race that is) be happy and not have to do drugs anyhow.

Answer 4

It really depends on your jurisdiction, I believe. Our local courts have some federal money to run their "drug court" and it seems nearly all drug related cases get remanded over to that court. If your jurisdiction doesn't have this option then - no.