37.03.050 Court Ordered Treatment and Counseling

(a) If alcohol, drugs or other substance abuse is determined to be a primary factor in the domestic violence arrest, a mandatory chemical dependency evaluation shall be conducted.

(b) The results of the chemical dependency evaluation and any compliance with the recommendations of the evaluation may be considered by the Court prior to sentencing.

(c) A person convicted of domestic violence shall be ordered to participate in appropriate counseling which may include domestic abuse and/or substance abuse counseling.

(d) The Court shall provide that qualified personnel will talk with the victim and discuss the availability of domestic violence services and groups.

(e) The Court may order the person convicted of domestic violence to pay any cost for counseling or other treatment ordered pursuant to this chapter.

(f) A follow-up assessment shall be done at the completion of the mandated counseling.

(g) A treatment provider shall do the assessment and shall forward a written copy of the findings and recommendations to the Court.

(h) All treatment records will be sealed by the Court and may be reviewed only with written permission of the Judge.