Connecticut Alternative Disposition/ Pre-Trial Drug Education Program
The purpose of the Pre-Trial Drug Education Program (Conn.Gen.Stat.Sec. 54-56i) is to avoid conviction and provide education on less serious drug offenses. This program is for those of you who are charged with possession or delivery of drug paraphernalila (21a-267) (includes (c) which requires a one year jail sentence for possession or delivery by a non-student within 1500 feet of elementary or secondary school) and possession of a controlled substance under 21a-279 (includes (d) which requires a two year jail sentence for possession by a non-student within 1500 feet of elementary or secondary school, or a licensed day care center).
You are not eligible for this program if you have used this program before. If granted the program you agree to the tolling of the statute of limitations, waive your rights to a speedy trial, to accept placement in a treatment program on the recommendation of a provider, successful completion of four days of a community service labor program. You also agree to pay a non-refundable fee of $350 but you cannot be excluded for an inability to pay.
Like most programs, upon satisfactory completion of the program, the court, on your motion or the court's motion shall dismiss the charges. Like most of my blogs, this was just an overview of the program and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. Please consult an attorney when charged with a crime.
