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Substance Abuse Assessment Unit and San Diego DUI

by | Mar 11, 2014 | DUI Cases |

The Law Office of Mark Deniz has the privilege of working with some of the best young legal minds in San Diego.  One of these persons is Alyssa Frazier.  Alyssa is a law student at Thomas Jefferson School of Law.  She is on the law review and one of the top of her class. She has an intense desire to help people.   She was invited to write on subjects that she comes across while working with the firm.

Today, she is writing about Substance Abuse Assessment Unit and San Diego DUI. Alyssa has been instrumental in implementing the firm’s updated customer service program, which helps clients navigate with as much ease as possible. SAAU is one aspect of the San Diego DUI process.


Substance Abuse Assessment Unit and San Diego DUI

The Substance Abuse Assessment Unit (SAAU) was implemented to help the judges’ asses and refer defendants into the appropriate programs to help assist them in completing their terms of probation. The SAAU consists of qualified addiction specialists that will help evaluate the level of addiction in the defendant, and determine what the appropriate level of treatment would be. The SAAU can be beneficial for someone who has substance abuse issues and can offer them help. The Law Office of Mark Deniz assists its clients in this process.

When someone is arrested for a DUI in San Diego that does not automatically mean that person has a substance abuse problem. However, for those who do, this program helps to find the best programs that will benefit the offender. The SAAU is a powerful tool implemented not only to try to stop the defendant from re-offending, but also to help the offender from any potential substance abuse problems that are occurring, or may occur in the future.

For more information please visit the website/information. Substance Abuse Assessment Unit
(SAAU)

Introduction

The Substance Abuse Assessment Unit (SAAU) was implemented by the court in 1994 in an effort to assist the judges in assessing and referring defendants into appropriate programs that will assist them in completing their terms of probation.

The SAAU is staffed by addiction specialists qualified to assess and evaluate levels of addiction and determine appropriate levels of treatment.

Contact Information

The SAAU is located in the Criminal Division at the following locations:

· Central Division

220
Broadway San
Diego, CA 92101 619-450-5454

· North County Division

325
S. Melrose Dr.  Vista,
CA  760-201-8600

· South County Division

500
Third Ave.  Chula
Vista, CA 91910   619-746-6419

· East County Division

250
E. Main St.  El
Cajon, CA 92020  619-456-4194

Questions regarding referral to the SAAU Who is referred to SAAU?

A judge may refer a defendant to the SAAU for assessment and evaluation on any criminal case that may have been committed under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or for assurance that the defendant does not have a drug or alcohol problem.

How do I report to the SAAU?

The SAAU is located in the Criminal Division of the four San Diego County Courthouses. Visit the information booth or kiosk for directions to the unit.

What happens to me when I report to the SAAU?

You will be given a questionnaire regarding current or past drug and alcohol use and treatment.

You will talk to a qualified alcohol and drug assessor who will ask appropriate questions regarding alcohol and drug use, identify patterns of use and who will make an appropriate referral for treatment if necessary.

How do I obtain an extension to enroll in or complete court ordered programs?

You should appear in the Criminal Business Office Monday through Friday to seek extensions on any court ordered probationary term.

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