The information below is a general guide for each charge on how to get your court ordered treatments and classes. You may be asked by Adult Probation & Parole (AP&P) to go to a certain class based upon the charge and below provides what those sentenced will need in order to start and finish each class. Treatments and classes allow those with first offenses from cases to be given a chance other than incarceration or a fee, to take a class that aims to fix the issue that caused the case to arise. These classes are also themed as therapy through an individual or group setting that aim to create a personal change through common therapeutic practices like finding coping strategies, finding specific needs and connecting to others through those practices.
The purpose of a Substance Abuse Evaluation is to show to the court whether someone is at risk in regard to drug abuse and addiction. The court will determine if there would be a benefit from counseling or education based upon a history of drug abuse. A court order for a Substance Abuse Evaluation may include attending rehab, a Risk Reduction Program, Prescribed Medication, or Counseling.
When going to a Evaluation be prepared to bring any documents the court has given and bring Photo ID. Substance Abuse Evaluations are completely confidential meaning what is said to a counselor cannot be shared without consent.
If you have not been assessed from your probation or judge here are some providers that offer assessments:
To obtain the evaluation you will need to receive it through the Substance Abuse Assessment & Referral Services (ARS) or also abbreviated as (SAR).
Here is (SAR) contact info:
Location:
151 South University Avenue, Suite 1500.
Provo, Utah 84601.
Phone: (385) 268-5000
Almost all first time DUI court cases will be charged by a misdemeanor. For misdemeanors you will be ordered to attend a Prime for Life DUI class. During a Prime for Life class you’re Beliefs, Risk Perceptions, and Motivations will be evaluated and the goal will be to reduce risk in your decision making overall when the topic of alcohol comes up.
When charged with community service be expected to arrange and complete your assigned hours and all hours must be documented while working with a non-profit organization that has a court approved program for community service. For more information please visit: https://utcpd.com/?page_id=25
A court ordered Domestic Violence class is designed to educate and spread awareness of violence within relationships. Commonly classes range from 8-12 weeks long.
Before being able to qualify for an evaluation, a copy of the police report related to the case present in court will be needed and there must be a background check verified by the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) in order to continue. See the application here: https://bci.utah.gov/criminal-records/criminal-records-forms/. There will be a $15 fee in order to access the application.
Through a court order, a judge will decide on whether a person needs mental health treatment or not by a mental illness that has a likely cause for a person to cause harm to themselves or others. If the court decides this person is a danger to themselves or others they will order this person to take a mental health evaluation by an approved agency.
Court ordered anger management classes are mandated by a judge as part of a sentence or probation agreement. Anger management evaluations and classes are designed to help to better understand anger, better manage stress, better communication skills, and better coping skills. Anger management classes can be done online or in person and require a small fee. After completing a class there will be a certification of completion to your probation officer to the court . Here are the resources and location for the classes:
https://courseforanger.com/states/UT
https://www.capstonecounselingcenters.com/anger-management-class.html
If you have been involved in a theft case and are currently on probation and have been ordered to take a theft class, You will need to pay and complete the class to gain a certification of completion and show proof of the certification in the court. Here are the resources and locations to gain the certification.
If you have been instructed to complete a thinking error class, You will need to pay the fee for the class and complete the class for the certification. The certification must be shown to the court, or if you are on probation, the certification must be shown to your probation officer. Here are the resources for the thinking error classes:
While on Probation with the Court or with AP&P, failure to attend or fully complete classes may result in Jail Time, Community Service, and/or Fines.