Section 110. Classification categories

ASAPs use three classification categories: education, intensive education and treatment.

1. Education - offender shall be characterized as having an alcohol or other drug pattern which does not result in tolerance to the substance nor does the offender exhibit any substantial problems with the substance abuse. Probationers in this group are usually assigned to the ASAP education classes.

2. Intensive education - the offender shall be characterized as using quantities of alcohol or drugs resulting in increased tolerance and exhibits substantial problems with alcohol or other drugs without appearing addicted or exhibiting addictive use patterns. Probationers in this group are usually assigned to ASAP intensive education classes.

3. Treatment - the offender shall be characterized as exhibiting serious problems with alcohol or other drugs, significant tolerance and possibly having addiction to alcohol or other drugs, an abusive pattern of use. Probationers in this group are referred to a licensed treatment agency or individual.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR647-01-03 § 2.9, eff. September 13, 1989; amended, Volume 07, Issue 09, eff. February 28, 1991.

Statutory Authority

§§ 18.2-271.1 and 18.2-271.2 of the Code of Virginia.