Program Fees & Eligibility Criteria

The program fee for the ACDC is assessed when you are accepted into the program. You will be required to make payments in Phase 3, 4, and 5 per the Program Fee Policy. Credit can be earned toward the program fee per the Program Fee Policy.

Participants may be assessed the cost of secondary urinalysis confirmation testing that results in positive findings. Confirmation test pricing will vary depending on the substances screened for.

No monies paid to the program will be refunded to you for any reason, including if you are terminated from the program.

  • Offense

    On probation or pending sentencing for a felony or serious offenses committed in Anoka County; (excluding sexual offenses, domestic violence and dangerous felonies)

  • Physical and Mental Health/Age

    Ability to meet program requirements. Be 17 years or older.

  • Potential Prison Sentence

    Facing revocation of probation with a period of at least 18 months remaining to serve, or pending sentencing on a case with a presumptive commitment of at least 18 months.

  • Exclusionary Prior Criminal History

    No offenses that would compromise the safety of the community and participants

  • Repeat Criminal Offender

    History of criminal charges related to chemical use.

  • High Risk/High Need

    Assessed by Anoka County Corrections to be high risk/high need through various assessment tools are generally administered prior to program admission.  However, some assessments may need to be updated.  To be eligible to enter the ACDC, each individual must be assessed as having High Risk / High Need.  A High Risk / High Need individual is one who (1) lacks the ability or social support to engage in and successfully complete probation AND (2) has a high level of addiction/dependency on drugs.

  • Drug Use/Addiction/Abuse

    History of drug use and failed treatment.

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