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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
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