The Queensland Government has recently reinstated the Drug and Alcohol Court in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court. This court is aimed at assisting offenders who suffer from drug and alcohol issues and are at a high risk of reoffending and are facing sentences of imprisonment. The Court offers an alternative sentencing option of a Treatment Order, encompassing suspended sentences and rehabilitation programs, to actual imprisonment if the offender is eligible and a willing participant.
In order to be considered eligible, an offender must be willing to enter a plea of guilty and must be charged with eligible offences. These include some possession, possession of property, production and supply related offences, depending on the circumstances. If an offender is charged with sexual assault offences, is serving a term of imprisonment or is subject to a parole order then they will not be eligible.
Currently, this program is only offered in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court catchment area.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of being sentenced to a Treatment Order, our solicitors can offer you direction and advice. We can also assist you if you have been charged with a more serious offence of trafficking in dangerous drugs. For more information on drug offences and other sentencing options, follow the links below or call us on 07 3229 4459.
Brisbane
Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane
2/414 Upper Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
