Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO)
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
East Renfrewshire
Primary Courts of relevance:
Paisley Sheriff Court, and East Renfrewshire residents sentenced in other courts including Glasgow
All information provided by:
East Renfrewshire Community Justice Partnership
East Renfrewshire Community Justice Information
Published: 30 November 2021
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Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO)
Interventions suitable for
Available for all offence types for East Renfrewshire service users.
Programme title and provider
Drug Treatment and Testing Order (DTTO)
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
A Drug Treatment and Testing Order is a high tariff disposal for individuals with drug problems who might otherwise receive a custodial sentence.
Possible Outcomes
Managing/addressing significant addiction issues related to offending.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Assessment re-suitability will be within Criminal Justice Social Work Reports. The purpose of a Drug Treatment and Testing Order is to target individuals whose offending is a direct result of their drug misuse, for example, those who steal to fund their habit and who are at direct risk of a custodial sentence.