Treatment and Counseling for Substance Abuse Perpetrators

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Ordinance #04-400-05: 5:01; 5.02; and, 5:05

Tribe: Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

5.01. Alcohol and Substance Abuse. If alcohol, drugs, or other substance abuse by the perpetrator is a primary factor in the domestic violence arrest, a mandatory chemical dependency evaluation shall be conducted and

complete cooperation with recommendations for treatment shall be considered by the Court. […] 5.02. Mandatory Counseling.
a. A person convicted of domestic violence shall be ordered to participate in appropriate counseling, which may include domestic abuse, substance abuse, mental health, or family counseling.
b. The Court shall provide that the probation officer will talk with the victim and discuss the availability of domestic violence services and groups.
c. Persons may seek a spiritual advisement and/or specialized behavioral counseling. […] a. A follow-up assessment shall be done at the completion of the mandated counseling.
b. A treatment provider shall do the assessment and shall forward a written copy of the findings and recommendations to the Court.
c. All treatment records will be sealed by the Court and may be reviewed only with written permission of the Judge.

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