2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973.
§ 143B-262.1. Department of Correction - Substance Abuse Program.

§ 143B‑262.1.  Department of Correction – Substance Abuse Program.

(a)        The Substance Abuse Program established by subsection (d) of § 143B‑262 shall be offered in a correctional facility, or a portion of a correctional facility that is self‑contained, so that the residential and program space is separate from any other programs or inmate housing, and shall be operational by January 1, 1988, at such unit as the Secretary may designate.

(b)        An Assistant Secretary for Substance Abuse shall be employed and shall report directly to the Office of the Secretary of Correction. The duties of the Assistant Secretary shall include the following:

(1)        Administer and coordinate all substance abuse programs, grants, contracts, and related functions in the Department of Correction;

(2)        Develop and maintain working relationships and agreements with agencies and organizations that will assist in developing and operating a Substance Abuse Program in the Department of Correction;

(3)        Develop and coordinate the use of volunteers in the Substance Abuse Program;

(4)        Develop and present training programs related to substance abuse for employees and others at all levels in the agency;

(5)        Develop programs that provide effective treatment for inmates, probationers, and parolees with substance abuse problems;

(6)        Maintain contact with key leaders in the substance abuse field and active supporters of the Correction Program;

(7)        Supervise directly the directors of treatment units, specialized personnel, and programs that exist or may be developed in the Department of Correction; and

(8)        Develop employee assistance programs for employees with substance abuse problems.

(c),       (d) Repealed by Session Laws 2002‑126, s. 17.7, effective July 1, 2002.

(e)        In the unit there shall be a unit superintendent under the Division of Prisons and other custodial, administrative, and support staff as required for a medium custody facility for approximately 100 inmates. The unit superintendent shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to custody and administration of the unit. The Assistant Secretary shall designate an employee to administer the inpatient treatment program under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for Substance Abuse.

(f)         Extensive use may be made of inmates working in the role of ancillary staff, peer counselors, role models, or group leaders as the program manager determines. Additional resource people who may be required for specialized treatment activities, presentations, or group work may be employed on a fee or contractual basis.

(g)        Repealed by Session Laws 2002‑126, s. 17.7, effective July 1, 2002.

(h)        Admission priorities shall be established as follows:

(1)        Repealed by Session Laws 2003‑141, s. 3, effective December 1, 2003, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

(2)        Evaluation and referral from reception and diagnostic centers.

(3)        General staff referral.

(4)        Self‑referral.

(i)         The Program shall include extensive follow‑up after the period of intensive treatment. There will be specific plans for each departing inmate for follow‑up, including active involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous, community resources, and personal sponsorship. (1987, c. 738, s. 111(c); 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1086, s. 126.1(a); 2002‑126, s. 17.7; 2003‑141, s. 3.)