2. Module 6 The Criminal Justice System Mary Ward Director of TASC Case Management Services McLeod Addictive Disease Center 145 Remount Road Charlotte, NC 28203 704-332-9001

3. Why are we here? n Understand TASC’s role in the criminal justice system n Learn what testimony may be provided n Learn court preparation techniques n Learn how to provide testimony

4. North Carolina Courts n Supreme Court n Court of Appeals n Superior Court n District Court n Small Claims

6. What’s the of TASC in the courtroom?

7. The role of TASC in court is to provide objective information, not win or lose cases.

8. How do we remain neutral? n Provide factual information n Provide information based on TASC criteria and standards

9. Why would we be in court?

10. Courtroom Procedures n Prioritize n Check-in with both sides n Wait

11. Testimony n Remain neutral n Provide information n Educate and enhance public relations with court personnel

12. Categories of testimony n Drug Addiction n Likelihood for rehabilitation n Diagnoses n Treatment recommendations n Progress in treatment n Unsuccessful discharge

13. Testimony Issues n Credibility n Demeanor n Preparation n Requests for sentencing recommendations

14. Testimony Tips n Be prepared n Be confident n Remember confidentiality n Be respectful