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Probation and Court Referral Services

  1. Auburn Municipal Court
Judicial

Auburn Municipal Court

141 N Ross St

NATALIE J COVINGTON

NATALIE J COVINGTON

court referral officer

If you are placed on probation or ordered to complete drug or alcohol counseling, it is important that you take advantage of the opportunities and services that these providers offer. Not only is it a requirement you must meet in order to complete your sentence, but the requirements are also designed to help you improve your life in the long run.

Probation

The Court utilizes unsupervised probation to assist defendants in complying with the terms of their probated sentences. These terms may include completing counseling, taking and passing random drug tests, and paying fines and court costs. The Court also assists defendants in:

  • completing required theft and anger management classes;
  • obtaining GED's and/or furthering their education;
  • obtaining a driver's license and/or other forms of documentation; and
  • locating and completing acceptable community service opportunities.

If you are placed on unsupervised probation, the terms or such probation are fully explained by the Court at sentencing. All individuals on unsupervised probation shall refrain from further violations of City and state law, and must comply with any Orders of the Court.  If you have any questions at any time concerning your probation, you can simply request a hearing with the Court by appearing at the Clerk's Office and requesting a court date to discuss any issues with the Judge.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Most drug or alcohol related crimes in Alabama carry mandatory counseling requirements. These charges include, but are not limited to, DUI, Public Intoxication, and Possession of Marijuana. If you are convicted or found guilty of such a charge, or volunteer for one of the Court's programs, your counseling will most likely been performed by the City of Auburn Court Referral Office. They may be reached at 141 N. Ross St., Auburn, AL 36830, or by telephone at 334-501-3286.

The Mandatory Treatment Act of 1990

The Mandatory Treatment Act of 1990 authorized the Court Referral Program. It requires all people who are convicted of an alcohol or drug-related offense to be evaluated and referred to an appropriate education or treatment program. At a minimum, every defendant who is not directly or indirectly arrested for drugs or alcohol is required to complete a program certified by the Administrative Office of Courts. This law exists so that people who have gotten in trouble due to alcohol or drugs usage will receive the information, education and support they need to avoid future problems.

Purpose:
The Court Referral Program (CRO program) approaches addiction, substance abuse and criminal activity with the statewide standardization of the evaluation-referral-monitoring process. This program assists courts in managing cases by networking available state and community resources to educate and rehabilitate court-ordered clients. This program encourages responsible behavior and positive decision making, as well as reduces recidivism.

Goal:
The goal of the Court Referral Officer is to utilize a systemic and holistic approach to assist courts in the management of cases by networking all available resource. CRO’s effectively and accurately evaluate clients to refer them to the appropriate education or treatment program. The Court Referral Officer utilizes Level 1 and Level 2 education programs. Level 3 is a treatment program. Clients are also monitored monthly and drug tested. Other community resources such as adult education, anger management, driver education, NA/AA meetings, etc. may be used to overcome other specific problems.