Bridging the Gap

Referral overview

ELIGIBILITY FOR referral

Criminal justice stakeholders involved in a case may refer individuals who are in need of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment and being considered for treatment as an alternative to incarceration or violation

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INITIATing a referral

A referral can be submitted by criminal justice stakeholders involved in a case including:

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Judge

Defense Attorney

District Attorney

Parole 
Probation

Court Resource Coordinator

TYPES OF REFERRALS

New Charge(s)

Alternative to Violation of Parole (including higher level of care coordination)

Alternative to Violation of Probation (including higher level of care coordination)

Alternative to a Violation of Treatment Court (including higher level of care coordination)

Violation of Parole

Violation of Probation

Violation of Treatment Court

DETAINED/INCARCERATED

After a referral is received, a case manager will be assigned to complete an evaluation at the designated correctional facility. Throughout the process, our case management team will be available to provide updates and work closely with justice stakeholders.

RELEASE UNDER RECOGNIZANCE (ROR)                 release under supervision (RUS)

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After a referral is received, the referred individual must contact our office to schedule an evaluation. Throughout the process, our case management team will be available to provide updates and work closely with the justice stakeholders.