Myths continued...
Myth:
Poppy seeds do not cause a false positive opiate result.
Truth:
Poppy seeds can cause a positive result depending on the cutoff used for a positive test. At the 2000-ng/ml cut-off level it would be extremely unlikely, given the amount of seeds that would need to be consumed, to get a positive result from consuming poppy seeds. In addition, the poppy seeds would need to be un-washed. Most commercial bakeries use washed poppy seeds. However, as many agencies use a lower 300-ng/ml cut-off, a positive opiate test due to poppy seeds is a possibility.
To learn more truth about the myths you hear in your courtroom relating to marijuana, other drugs, and alcohol testing, you can sign up for an informative Mythbusters Drug Testing Newsletter provided by the national drug testing company, Norchem. (https://www.norchemlab.com/main/drug_references/mythbusters3.pl )
Upcoming Events continued....
This spring, from May 16 through 20, 2010, we will have our DWI Court Team Training conducted by staff from the National Center for DWI Courts. We are accepting up to five teams this year and already have one team slot filled. Find more information and photos from last year’s event here: http://www.yourhonor.com/dwi/dwicourttrain.htm. For an application, please contact Rebecca Pitts at rebeccap@yourhonor.com.
This summer, from July 19 through 23, 2010, we will hold our DWI College at the Westin Domain in Austin. You may find more information and photos of last year’s College here: http://www.yourhonor.com/dwi/dwicollege.htm
DWI Grants continued...
Grants Available for Adult Drug Courts
1) The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is accepting applications for Implementation, Single Jurisdiction Enhancement and Statewide Grants under the Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.
PURPOSE: To establish or enhance Drug Courts and systems for nonviolent substance-abusing offenders. For the purposes of this solicitation, the definition of “Adult Drug Court” may include Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Courts, Co-Occurring Drug and Mental Health Courts, Veterans’ Treatment Courts, and Community Courts.
WHO CAN APPLY: For Implementation and Single Jurisdiction Enhancement Grants, applicants are limited to states, state and local courts, counties, units of local government, and federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Indian tribal governments may apply directly or through other public or not-for-profit private entities. For Statewide Grants, applicants are limited to state agencies such as the State Administering Agency (SAA), the Administrative Office of the Court, or the state Alcohol and Substance Abuse Agency.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 11, 2010
For additional information: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/10AdultDrugCourtSol.pdf
2) BJA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are pleased to announce their joint solicitation titled Enhancing Adult Drug Court Services, Coordination, and Treatment.
PURPOSE: To enhance Drug Court capacity, allowing applicants to compete for access to both criminal justice and substance abuse treatment funds with one application. In order to fulfill all of the requirements for this grant program, applicants must comply with the requirements outlined in the grant announcement as well as those, incorporated by reference, in the Requirements Resource Guide.
For the purposes of this solicitation, the definition of “Adult Drug Court” shall include Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Courts, Co-Occurring Drug and Mental Health Courts, Veterans’ Treatment Courts, and Community Courts that serve substance-abusing adults in the respective problem-solving court, as long as the court meets all the elements required for Drug Courts.
Under this program, grantees will receive two separate awards; BJA will fund the Drug Court component and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) will fund the substance abuse treatment component. Please note that BJA will make a one-time award, up to $300,000 (match is required) per grantee, for the entire 3-year grant period, while CSAT will make annual awards, up to $325,000 per grantee, for each year of the 3-year grant period.
WHO CAN APPLY: Applicants are limited to states, state courts, local courts, counties, other units of local government, or Indian tribal governments (as defined under the Indian Self Determination Act, 25 U.S.C. 450b(e)); Indian tribal governments may apply directly or through other public or not-for-profit private entities.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 11, 2010
For additional information: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/10BJACSATDrugCourtSol.pdf