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Welcome to DUI Court! DUI Court is designed to promote self-sufficiency and to assist you
in becoming a productive and responsible community member,
but the choice to become drug and alcohol free depends on you.
A team of professionals will provide supportive services and guide
you during your time in the DUI Court program. You will be
provided with the best opportunity to make changes, re-balance
your life, and move forward on a positive path.
This handbook will provide you information about DUI Court and
what is expected of you as a participant. You are responsible for
reading this handbook carefully and following all guidelines or
instructions listed.
** Updated February 2018 **
The content of this handbook may be modified at any time. You will be notified of any changes to your program responsibilities.
Benefits of Participating in DUI Court
You will be clean and sober
You will have a stable, productive lifestyle
You will have found employment or be
furthering your education
You will have improved your physical and
mental health
You will be a contributing member of society
You will have addressed all of your legal
obligations
Participant Rights By agreeing to participate in DUI Court, you have waived
your right to traditional Court proceedings (disputing
search/seizure/traffic stop, preliminary hearing, trial by jury
or court, etc.).
Your participation in DUI Court gives permission to your
treatment counselors to provide treatment information to
the DUI Court team.
Because DUI Court is open to the public, we cannot predict
whether or how the news media may use your identity and
cannot prevent them from disclosing it or other information
which is public record.
DUI Court Schedule
DUI Court Team Meetings: 8:15 AM-10:00 AM on
Wednesdays
Pennington County Courthouse
Closed to the public
DUI Court Sessions: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on
Wednesdays
Pennington County Courthouse
Open to the public
Courtroom Rules
1) Be on time.
2) Dress appropriately.
· No hats, caps, bandanas, or do-rags · No bare feet or slippers
· No drug/alcohol logos · No gang attire
· No sweatpants · No sagging pants
· No underwear or bra straps showing · No sunglasses
· No short shorts (even in summer) · No mini/micro skirts or dresses
· No tank tops, muscle shirts, or unbuttoned shirts
· No low-cut tops, crop-tops, see-through blouses, tube tops, or halter tops
3) Stand when the Judge is talking to you.
4) All phones in the courtroom must be turned off!
5) No sleeping.
Courtroom Rules (cont.) 6) Food and beverages are not allowed in the courtroom.
7) Sit with the other participants.
8) Do not approach the bench unless okayed by the Judge or
asked by the Judge.
9) It is forbidden to be under the influence of any beverage
and/or illicit drug.
10) Be respectful toward the Judge, the DUI Court team, and
the other DUI Court participants.
11) Be supportive and show encouragement to your fellow
DUI Court participants by applause.
DUI Court Rules TREATMENT — Show up, be honest, and try.
* You treatment plan is developed by you and your treatment providers
* You will participate in addiction and/or mental health treatment as needed
* You will participate in group and/or individual treatment sessions as needed
* Remember… Everyone needs a different level of treatment
* Remember… Everyone heals and learns at a different pace
COMPLIANCE — Follow all requirements of DUI Court program
and all reasonable requests from the DUI Court team.
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION — Have a working telephone at
all times. Maintain regular contact with your probation officers
and treatment providers.
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules OFFICE VISITS — Show up and be on time for all probation
appointments.
FIELD VISITS — You will be visited by your probation officers
day or night and with or without notice. You may be drug and
alcohol tested.
EMPLOYMENT — Tell the DUI Court team where you are
working and what your work schedule is. You will need to work
32+ hours per week. If you are not working you will be in
school or doing community service. DO NOT change jobs
without permission from the DUI Court team first.
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules COURT ATTENDANCE — Attend as directed and be on time. Be
on good behavior and dress appropriately. You will have the
opportunity to talk with the Judge. You may receive incentives
(rewards) for good behavior and sanctions for bad behavior.
*See Courtroom Rules
COLLATERAL CONTACTS — The DUI Court team will be
communicating with everyone involved in your life (significant
others, friends, family, employers, doctors, counselors, etc.).
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules LIVING ARRANGEMENTS — Tell the DUI Court team where you
are living and who you are living with at all times. DO NOT
move or have guests/visitors/roommates without permission
from your probation officers first.
ASSOCIATIONAL LIMITS — Your probation officers will pre-
approve your associates list. Do not associate with people on
felony probation or parole or with people with charges pending.
Do not associate with law-breaking, violence-prone, or drug/
alcohol using people. If needed, the DUI Court team may limit
or restrict your contact with certain people.
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES — Do not use or have any mood-
altering chemicals or illegal substances on you, in your home, or
in your vehicle. This includes alcohol! Do not enter any
places where alcohol is the primary sale.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE — Your blood/breath/urine and person/
possessions/vehicle/residence will be searched frequently and
randomly for controlled substances, alcohol, drug paraphernalia
by your probation officers. Law enforcement may complete
searches at your probation officer’s request. You may be
searched by your treatment providers while on treatment
provider property.
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS — Tell the DUI Court team about
all prescription medications you are taking. DO NOT misuse
them.
* Tell your doctor you are in DUI Court.
* Seek non-narcotic alternatives with medical providers and treatment.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS — Get permission from the
DUI Court team before taking over-the-counter medications
or herbal remedies. DO NOT misuse them.
SAFE AND RELIABLE (if taken as indicated on the label) DO NOT TAKE
Pain Relief/Analgesics: Tylenol, Aleve, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Excedrin, Naproxen, Midol, Pamprin Laxatives: Metamucil, Miralax, Colace, Dialose, Ducusate Allergy: Allegra, Clarinex, Claratin,Alavert, Zyrten (*all non-decongestant) Cough/Cold: Mucinex, Tessalon Perles, Flonase, Nasacort, Nasonex, Saline Sprays Antacids | Gas Relief | Antibiotics | Antidepressants | Antifungal Products | Hemorrhoid Products | Asthma Medications | Dermatological Products | Eye Products | Ear Products | Fever Blister Products | Toothache Products | Sore Throat Products | Sunscreens | Topical Creams | Vaginal Products | Urinary Products
Sleep aids Narcotic pain relievers Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Over-the-counter caffeine or diet pills Medications containing Codeine Medications/mouthwash/topical products containing alcohol Tranquilizers
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING — You will be tested randomly and
frequently. Testing will be unannounced and inconvenient at
times. DO NOT refuse or interfere with testing.
* Have a working phone at all times to receive your testing notification.
* It is your responsibility to make sure the medication you are taking and the food/
drink you are consuming will not interfere with testing.
* Unapproved medication is not an excuse for a “false-positive” test.
* If your test is positive but you deny use of substances, the sample will be sent for
confirmation testing at your own expense.
* You will be sanctioned for failure to follow testing requirements (failure to report,
failure to produce a urine/saliva/breath sample, producing a diluted or masked
sample, interfering with testing, etc.)
* Do not associate with people who are using drugs or alcohol or expose yourself
to passive inhalation of second-hand smoke.
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS — Attend at least 2 meetings per
week and get verification to the DUI Court team.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT — Be involved in positive activities
within your community. Complete a 40-hour community
service project before Graduation.
LAWFUL BEHAVIOR — Follow all laws. Do not threaten anyone
or commit any acts of violence. Do not possess any weapons.
Report any contact with law enforcement immediately, even
if the contact was not your fault.
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules ABILITY TO PLAN — Continually update and follow your daily
planner.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION/PLANNING — Develop and follow
a budget and live within your means. Make monthly payments
toward treatment costs, restitution, and Court fees/fines/costs.
Your financial documentation may be requested.
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
DUI Court Rules DRIVING — You have lost your privilege to drive due to your
felony DUI conviction. Work Permits are considered on a case-
by-case basis and issued at the DUI Court’s discretion. Driving
without a Work Permit and driving outside the
bounds of a Work Permit are both grounds for
termination from DUI Court.
Requirements To Request a Work Permit — * A minimum of 30 days in DUI Court
* A minimum of 30 days of sobriety
* Complete a Court-approved addiction treatment program
* Have an SR-22 and proof of insurance
* Participation in the 24/7 Sobriety Program
* Written Special Request to the team (with treatment completion certificate and proof of
insurance attached)
* DUI Court Judge approval
* Sentencing Judge approval
**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanction or termination from DUI Court**
Incentives When you appear for your DUI Court session, you may be given
an incentive to reward you for positive progress and/or good
behavior:
+ Honesty + Adjusting to the program
+ Accomplishing goals + Finding a sponsor
+ Having a positive attitude + Avoiding temptation to use
Incentives can include (but are not limited to):
* Applause * Medal to mark milestones
* Acknowledgement from the Judge * Fishbowl drawing
* Progression in the DUI Court program * Gift cards to local businesses
* Decreased Court attendance * Bus passes
* Decreased supervision * Paid minutes for cell phone
* Group incentives * Commencement
Sanctions Sanctions are used in response to negative progress/behavior.
The seriousness of the violation determines the severity of the
sanction. Dishonesty Missing or being late for appointments
Disrespectful behavior Missing or being late for a UA/PBT
Failure to maintain a daily planner Interfering with a UA/PBT
Failure to attend support groups Testing positive on a UA/PBT
Sanctions can include (but are not limited to):
* Verbal reprimand * Community service work
* Writing assignments * In-Court apology
* Increased drug testing * Stricter curfew
* Increased supervision * Restricted Monitoring
* Increased Court appearances * House Arrest
* Delay in phase progression * Incarceration
* Phase demotion * Termination from DUI Court
Therapeutic Adjustments Therapeutic Adjustments are treatment-oriented
consequences for substance use early in the DUI Court
program. If you are struggling to achieve sobriety but are
otherwise compliant with the DUI Court program, therapeutic
adjustments will be made based on recommendations of your
treatment providers.
Therapeutic Adjustments can include (but are not limited to):
* Increased self-help meetings * Increased Court appearances
* Increased drug/alcohol testing * Increased treatment intensity
* Completion of treatment workbooks * Additional assessments or evaluations
* Journaling * Modification of treatment plan
* Motivational Interviewing exercises * Residential treatment
* Evaluation for possible medication
DUI Court is a 4-phase, highly structured
program. Each phase helps you grow and heal. In order for
you to advance in phases you must participate in treatment,
attend court, be compliant with your probation officers, and
have all fees up to date.
All phases must be successfully completed for graduation.
REMEMBER: Everyone
moves forward at a
different pace!!
Phases
Phase 1 Checklist Come to DUI Court weekly
9:00PM-5:00AM curfew
Frequent and random drug tests
Follow all DUI Court directives
Attend and participate at all treatment
sessions
Attend at least 2 recovery support
meetings each week
Find a sponsor
Start changing people, places, and
things
Identify and use positive supports to
help you
Maintain your daily planner
Find a stable home
Find a full-time job, go to school, or do
community service
Develop a budget
To apply for Phase 2:
Minimum 90 days in Phase 1
Minimum 45 days of continuous sobriety
Engaged in treatment
Compliant with supervision
Phase 2 Application
DUI Court team approval
Phase 2 Checklist Come to DUI Court bi-weekly
10:00PM-5:00AM curfew
Frequent and random drug tests
Follow all DUI Court directives
Attend and participate at all treatment
sessions
Attend at least 2 recovery support
meetings each week
Maintain a sponsor and begin working
a recovery support program
Demonstrate changing people, places,
and things
Continue to identify and use positive
supports to help you
Maintain your daily planner
Maintain a stable home
Maintain a full-time job, go to school,
or do community service
Follow a budget
To apply for Phase 3:
Minimum 90 days in Phase 2
Minimum 60 days of continuous sobriety
Engaged in treatment
Compliant with supervision
Phase 3 Application
DUI Court team approval
Phase 3 Checklist Come to DUI Court bi-weekly
12:00AM-5:00AM curfew
Frequent and random drug tests
Follow all DUI Court directives
Attend and participate at all treatment
sessions
Attend at least 2 recovery support
meetings each week
Maintain a sponsor and continue
working a recovery support program
Complete Step 4 and Step 5 with your
sponsor
Demonstrate changing people, places,
and things
Continue to identify and use positive
supports to help you
Maintain your daily planner
Maintain a stable home
Maintain a full-time job, go to school,
or do community service
Follow a budget
Begin a 40-hour community service
project
To apply for Phase 4:
Minimum 90 days in Phase 3
Minimum 90 days of continuous sobriety
Engaged in treatment
Compliant with supervision
Establishing pro-social activities
Establishing a recovery network
Phase 4 Application
DUI Court team approval
Phase 4 Checklist Come to DUI Court monthly
12:00AM-5:00AM curfew
Frequent and random drug tests
Follow all DUI Court directives
Attend and participate at all treatment
sessions
Attend at least 2 recovery support
meetings each week
Maintain a sponsor and complete
satisfactory progress working a recovery
support program
Demonstrate changing people, places,
and things
Continue to identify and use positive
supports to help you
Maintain your daily planner
Maintain a stable home
Maintain a full-time job, go to school,
or do community service
Follow a budget
Complete a 40-hour community service
project within 60 days into Phase 4 (if
the 60-day due date is missed, you are
not eligible to apply for the next
graduation)
To apply for Graduation:
See Graduation Checklist
Graduation Checklist To apply for Graduation:
Minimum 90 days in Phase 4
Minimum 90 days of continuous
sobriety
Compliant with supervision
Satisfactory progress toward
completion of your treatment program
Engaged in pro-social activities
Engaged in a recovery network
Satisfactory progress to pay court fees
on all current files
Satisfactory progress to pay all
treatment and program costs
Current on 24/7 Program payments
Acceptable full-time employment or
school attendance
*Disability or other hindrances to full-
time employment will be addressed
and considered by the DUI Court
team as needed
Acceptable housing
In DUI Court for at least one year
Pre-Graduation Life Plan
DUI Court team approval
Participation in the DUI Court
graduation ceremony
Termination from DUI Court happens if you do not follow the
rules.
Reasons for termination can include, but are not limited to:
Abandonment of your treatment program Refusal to participate in the program
Violating the DUI Court rules Concern for public safety
Threat to the integrity of the program Commission of a crime
Failure to attend DUI Court sessions Drug distribution or DUI
Threatening, abusive, or violent behavior Tampering with drug/alcohol testing
Inability to pass drug/alcohol tests Failure to make progress
Any other grounds the DUI Court team finds sufficient for termination
VOLUNTARY REMOVAL — You may request removal from the
program at any time. If you abscond you will be considered to
have voluntarily removed yourself from the program.
Termination
Special Requests
• To ask permission for special
circumstances
• Examples:
Work permit
Late curfew
Change in living
arrangements
• Must be detailed and
include times/dates, where,
with whom, under what
circumstances, etc.
Holiday Plans
• To help you plan ahead
and think about what you
need to do to stay sober
during holiday times.
• To help the DUI Court
team know where to locate
you.
• Must be detailed and
include locations,
activities/events, who will
be present, safety plan,
etc.
Trip Requests
• To ask permission to go on
overnight or out of area
trips.
• Must be detailed and
include times/dates, trip
information, lodging
information, who you are
going with, how you are
getting there, safety plan,
etc.
Must be completed and submitted to Court Services by
Tuesday in order to be considered by the DUI Court on
Wednesday.
Written Requests
Important places for you to know!
Court Services Officers: Nick Baird | Tonia Fischer
Court Services Office
Pennington County Courthouse
315 St Joseph Street
(605) 394-2595
24/7 Program
108 E Main Street
(605) 716-7366
ROADS Outpatient Treatment
103 E Omaha Street
(605) 348-8026
Behavior Management Systems
Mainstream Office
111 North Street
(605) 343-0650
Important places for you to know!
Public Defenders Office
130 Kansas City Street Suite 310
(605) 394-2181
City/County Alcohol & Drug
Programs (Detox)
725 N Lacrosse Street #300
(605) 394-6128
Crisis Care Center
121 North Street
(605) 391-4863
Alano Society
325 Deadwood Ave N
(605) 342-9808
Health and Human Services
725 N Lacrosse Street #200
(605) 394-2156
Fountain Springs Church
Celebrate Recovery
2100 N Plaza Drive
(605) 343-4181
Important places for you to know!
Department of Labor
2330 N Maple Avenue #13
(605) 394-2296
Salvation Army
621 E St Patrick Street
(605) 342-8849
Department of Social Services
510 N Cambell Street
(605) 394-2525
Cornerstone Mission
30 Main Street
(605) 341-2741
Consumer Credit
Counseling Services
2310 N Maple Avenue
(605) 348-4550
Food Bank
Feeding South Dakota
1111 N Creek Drive
(605) 348-2689
DUI Court Team Heidi Linngren — Judge
Ashlee May — Coordinator
Josh Satterlee — Prosecutor (State’s Attorney’s Office)
Ashley Parr — Defense Attorney
Nick Baird — Court Services Officer
Tonia Fischer — Court Services Officer
Roger Schriver LAC — Addiction Treatment (ROADS Outpatient Treatment)
Amy McGlade MA, LAC — Addiction Treatment (City/County Alcohol & Drug Programs)
Aimee Janvrin MA, LPC-MH, QMHP — Mental Health Treatment (Behavior Management Systems)
E. Jason Stamper MA — Mental Health Treatment (Behavior Management Systems)
Chief Deputy Willie Whelchel — Law Enforcement (Pennington County Sheriff’s Office)
Lieutenant Andy Becker — Law Enforcement (Rapid City Police Department)
Cathy Mattson — Community Member
Lila Doud — Community Member