Many people find their way into Las Vegas rehab programs through court-ordered addiction treatment. Studies show that court-ordered treatment can be as effective as going into rehab voluntarily. Being “forced” into rehab is common.

It is not unusual for people with alcohol or substance use disorders to end up in legal situations where rehab is their best option. And being sent to rehab by a court doesn’t mean an individual doesn’t want the help offered to them.

Seeking treatment instead of spending time in jail isn’t merely an easy way out—it’s a chance to rebuild your life. For more information on Las Vegas rehab programs that will fulfill a court-ordered mandate, call Sierra Sage Recovery Services today at 833.922.2884.

What Is Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment and How Does it Work?

Court-ordered rehab may be provided as an option to jail for non-violent drug- or alcohol-related crimes. Possessing or trafficking drugs or the first arrest for DUI may qualify a defendant for mandated rehab. The option to go into rehab instead of serving a jail sentence offers many advantages for both the individual and the court. Keeping non-violent offenders out of crowded jails and helping people with addiction problems is good for the legal system and the community.

Depending on the court order, you will be required to fulfill a 30-, 60-, 90-, or 120-day program complete with aftercare. Those ordered to receive drug or DUI rehab may need to make themselves available for random drug testing. Failure to complete your program or testing positive for drugs could result in having a rehab order revoked and serving jail time instead.

Court-ordered rehab is not a “get out of jail free” card. Offenders still need to show that they are participating in their therapies and trying to abstain from drugs and alcohol.

Who Pays for Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment?

Some judges may require the patient to pay for treatment themselves, but there are other resources for payment options, including state funding. It’s easy to assume rehab is more expensive than jail, but actually, the opposite is true. Three months of prison is far more expensive than three months in an average residential treatment facility.

How to Get Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment

Each state and jurisdiction has different laws, but if you have committed a non-violent drug-related crime, especially your first offense, you may be eligible for mandated DUI rehab. Taking advantage of this option may require you to plead guilty or make a plea bargain with the help of an attorney.

You or your loved one may qualify for court-ordered rehab if the offense meets the following qualifications:

• The court believes the person can benefit from addiction treatment
• The person appears willing to comply with treatment fully
• The person’s crime qualifies them for probation
• The crime was non-violent
• The person has no other drug-related, violent, or sexual crimes in their history
• The crime was a direct or indirect result of drug or alcohol dependence
• The person has been evaluated by an addiction specialist and diagnosed with an alcohol or substance use disorder

Remember, whether you are advocating mandated treatment for yourself or a loved one, rehab doesn’t have to be voluntary to be effective. Being ordered to attend rehab is an opportunity to get the treatment and support you need to break the cycle of addiction.

Sierra Sage Recovery Services Can Help

Sierra Sage offers inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs to fulfill a legal mandate. Our staff and medical team provide compassionate, non-judgmental care to every patient no matter how or why they choose to receive care at our facility.

Call Sierra Sage today at 833.922.2884 for more information about our addiction treatment programs.