Remarks with Republicans (Jil Tracy)

Mr. Thor, we do have some issues though that we need to talk about here today.

It looks like Bob has got a positive test for methamphetamine.

He missed a counseling appointment and he missed a probation appointment.

I know we talked about some of this during staffing.

Anything that you're wanting to say on behalf of your client?

Yes, Judge.

Bob has admitted that through that drug use, there have been some complications going on in his life, and he's not been able to keep his obligations with the court.

However, understanding with what's going on with Bob's situation, I believe that a therapeutic adjustment would be appropriate for him in this problem-solving court.

Okay, very good.

Ms. Janji, anything you'd like to say on behalf of the

state? I think it's important to understand where Mr.

Smith is in this process with this being phase one and his first methamphetamine test.

I think we have to look at those things that are definitely within his control and those things that maybe aren't so much within his control.

When you have a positive test in your underlying case, is that a methamphetamine test? We know that you're struggling with addiction at that point.

The missed probation, the mistreatment, those are a little bit different.

I think in relation to possible sanctions versus service adjustments, we'd be looking at a therapy adjustment.

I think maybe a seven and seven for AANA meetings would be appropriate considering the positive test.

I also think that Maybe Mr. Smith would benefit from coming and sitting before the court on Thursday, watching court, experiencing that as more of a sanction in association with the missed appointments.

I also think that a writing assignment as a learning adjustment would be appropriate for Mr. Smith so that he can kind of work through what it is about making those appointments and being on time for those obligations required.