Module 6The Criminal Justice System

Mary WardDirector of TASC Case Management ServicesMcLeod Addictive Disease Center145 Remount RoadCharlotte, NC 28203704-332-9001

Why are we here?

Understand TASC’s role in the criminal justice system

Learn what testimony may be provided

Learn court preparation techniques Learn how to provide testimony

North Carolina Courts Supreme Court

Court of Appeals

Superior Court

District Court

Small Claims

Arrest Pre-TrialHearing

Pre-SentenceHearing

Trial/Sentencing

Div ofPrisons/

Post-Release

Div of CommunityCorrections

North Carolina Criminal Justice Planning Flow Chart

NC OffenderManagementModel (OMM)

Clinical Assessment

IndividualizedCase Plan

CBI

SubstanceAbuse Svcs

Employment

MedicalServices

Housing/Food/Clothing

Education/VocTrainingTransportation

Continuous Case Management and Case Staffing

MentalHealth

Services

EXIT MODEL

Referred to OtherServices

What’s the

of TASC in the courtroom?

The role of TASC in court is to provide objective information,not win or lose cases.

How do we remain neutral?

Provide factual information

Provide information based on TASC criteria and standards

Why would we be in court?

Courtroom Procedures

Prioritize

Check-in with both sides

Wait

Testimony

Remain neutral

Provide information

Educate and enhance public relations with court personnel

Categories of testimony

Drug Addiction Likelihood for rehabilitation Diagnoses Treatment recommendations Progress in treatment Unsuccessful discharge

Testimony Issues

Credibility

Demeanor

Preparation

Requests for sentencing recommendations

Testimony Tips

Be prepared

Be confident

Remember confidentiality

Be respectful