Is it legal to court order a person into a faith focused drug treatment program?

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I would have liked to have heard more details in your questions.

My initial response to what you have written is probably not. But then again, that wouldn't matter until it was adequately argued in court.

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no, but you still have to go to aa

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It depends what you mean by "faith focused". If it's no particular named faith then yes you can (such as those who only mention a "higher power" of your choosing). If it's some specific named religion then no.

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Most states, yes. They usually use the Salvation Army for it

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They gave him an option of the program or jail. He screwed up and now has to pay the price. Tell him to suck it up and clean up his life.

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NO! Only a judge can order treatment. But why does it have to be faith based? what do you mean, like a church program? If someone needs treatment, does it matter if it involved God or not? the most important thing is getting them sober, not getting all religious on them

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Sometimes it is a matter of intimidation not an order..."Ten years in the penitenary or ten months in christian rehab..."

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The judge can pretty much make you do anything he wants as long as he doesn't tell you to perform an illegal act.

Supposably you can't force someone to enter military service, but there are plenty of people who got into alot of trouble and where given the option of "Army or prison?".

Remember, as a criminal (or offender) you truely have NO RIGHTS. Until your sentence is completed the cops can stroll into your home, take anything they consider evidence, and read your mail if they like.

Moral of the story: Don't commit crimes if you don't want to pay the fines.

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NO! Get a better lawyer."Faith Based" treatment programs are geared towards giving up one crutch for another.Usually for a religious based idea of what is "right". If you are weak minded and have no confidence in yourself,than a faith based program may be the way to go.