tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post1948506932395963519..comments2024-01-20T05:56:24.346-06:00Comments on "IN-THE-BORO" News, Video and Commentary: Jackson County Commission Regular Session - More on the Court Referral and Community Corrections Issue Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08180232641842465355noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-39030315781742756562017-11-21T10:24:20.437-06:002017-11-21T10:24:20.437-06:00Note http://arklite.blogspot.com/2017/11/jackson-c...Note http://arklite.blogspot.com/2017/11/jackson-county-commission-regular.htmlGarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180232641842465355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-72244896582464925512017-09-22T10:19:23.927-05:002017-09-22T10:19:23.927-05:00I've heard Court Referral and all the Agencies...I've heard Court Referral and all the Agencies tied to them are being investigated AGAIN. Is this true? <br />What happened with this investigation Garry? I'd like to know the status. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-89854422700155587542016-08-21T13:33:28.721-05:002016-08-21T13:33:28.721-05:00Is this facility being looked into still or under ...Is this facility being looked into still or under investigation? Seems like a money racket.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-7332236135762246912016-08-04T14:29:38.303-05:002016-08-04T14:29:38.303-05:00Thanks Gary. I was wondering if I could get your e...Thanks Gary. I was wondering if I could get your email address? I looked for it on your profile but I couldn't find anything. There are a few things that I would like to talk to you about without other people seeing if that is possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-64500871047918982002016-02-24T21:14:04.322-06:002016-02-24T21:14:04.322-06:00My apologies, you ask how do they notify for a pos...My apologies, you ask how do they notify for a positive test, often it is by an arrest, without a notice of violation or a chance to conform or challenge the test. See above for the rest of the story.Garryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180232641842465355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-39840073135742587752016-02-24T21:09:34.594-06:002016-02-24T21:09:34.594-06:00You are right, it is true they wait an extended pe...You are right, it is true they wait an extended period of time prior to arrest. It is also true that when tests are requested to be confirmed they submit them without a chain of custody, and without requiring a split sample. That is not counting the $50.00 charge but issue of a $30.oo receipt, seen that cash control problem before. IOP submitted an alcohol test 5 days after initial test specimen is taken to the confirmation test lab. There is no Medical Review Officer, and Court Referral's IOP's protocols are broken and violate all legal standards. What is new, it is a racket and I cannot stop it alone. The problem is not only the Court Referral it is the Family Life IOP, the prosecutor and all involved. When false statements are made and people are arrested based on false statements there is a serious problem. <br /><br /> I'll get back to the racketeers and begin sending letters to everyone except God All-Mighty soon. The only reason I can't send him a packet with evidence, the postage requires an after life stamp, with Gods Blessings I'll have to wait on the delivery. Currently, there is the problem with sexually harassing-ignorant city officials, which has created a momentary distraction in my pursuit of racketeers in the court referral/drug testing system. Garryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180232641842465355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-76797245088218436602016-02-24T16:33:38.372-06:002016-02-24T16:33:38.372-06:00This is very valuable information, however, I am m...This is very valuable information, however, I am more concerned about the JC court referral side. I have heard that they sometimes wait a long while after receiving g a positive result and then arresting them out of nowhere and I have also heard that after a positive result, the person who failed the test will receive a letter in the mail to notify that person. So I'm just wondering about how they actually go about a failed urine sample. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-47570427638833088252016-01-29T09:49:31.990-06:002016-01-29T09:49:31.990-06:00To Anonymous - The requirements of any governmenta...To Anonymous - The requirements of any governmental sponsored drug testing program may be found in the laws of Alabama. Alabama's laws are very specific regarding employee drug testing. If you test positive on a urine sample provided you must be informed within 5 days and given the opportunity for a retest, at the employers expense. Family Life Center is not a testing company, Drug Testing Program Management (DTPM) is a private testing company associated with the Board of Directors and Executive Management of Family Life Center and Jackson County Community Corrections; DTPM not to does meet state nor Federal Requirements for employee drug testing. A company must be a certified lab per state law, there are no certified labs in Alabama. All testing must be sent off to a certified lab that meets legal requirements. Code of Alabama Drug Testing Law part(d)(1) No laboratory may analyze initial or confirmation drug specimens unless: a. The laboratory is approved by the National Institute on Drug Abuse or the College of American Pathologists. Reference Code of Alabama 25-5-335 (d)(1)a. <br /><br />Additionally any person taking urine must meet the requirements as stipulated by law, reference:25-5-335 (5) A specimen for a test may be taken or collected by any of the following persons:a. A physician, a physician's assistant, a registered professional nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a nurse practitioner, or a certified paramedic who is present at the scene of an accident for the purpose of rendering emergency medical service or treatment. b. A qualified person certified or employed by a laboratory certified by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the College of American Pathologists, or the Alabama Department of Human Resources.<br /><br />(6) Within five working days after receipt of a positive confirmed test result from the laboratory, an employer shall inform the employee or job applicant in writing of the positive test result, the consequences of the results, and the options available to the employee or job applicant.<br /><br />I have made a presentation to the Jackson County Commission regarding these requirements, currently they do not meet the requirements of law. They know this as I have made a public presentation about this very subject.<br /><br />Code of Alabama may be found at this link: http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm<br /><br />Garryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180232641842465355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-51373761089849529262016-01-28T22:44:50.302-06:002016-01-28T22:44:50.302-06:00Hey you guys, i have a few questions if anyone kno...Hey you guys, i have a few questions if anyone knows the answers to them, please let me know. How does Jackson County go about their testing? Is it an EMI screen and then confirmatory GC/MS test at family life center? And how long do they wait after a positive result to inform you that you have failed a test or diluted? And also what happens if you fail a test? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-10966384062392457912016-01-15T11:04:07.189-06:002016-01-15T11:04:07.189-06:00Ellen, thank you for your comments, they are appre...Ellen, thank you for your comments, they are appreciated.Garryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180232641842465355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-21424404883196310792016-01-13T21:44:24.682-06:002016-01-13T21:44:24.682-06:00First I would like to introduce myself. I am Elle...First I would like to introduce myself. I am Ellen Hogan former Jackson County resident thank God to becoming an Army Wife over ten years o I found my way out of the dead end street that county has to offer. I do not have a law degree but it has been a life time hobby of mine to study and advocate when able. I recall back in 2002 being in Judge Grider's court room when an African American gentleman went before the judge for catching a fish underweight. The accused pled guilty to the said charge and was then ordered by Judge Grider to go with Mike Brown to submit a urine sample to test for drugs at his own dime for testing. I recall then I thought something is wrong with this picture. Possible racketeering? I was home in Jackson County from November 2014 until November 2015. With the work I do and friends I have in the African American community shared insight with me that the organization of the Jackson County Community Corrections and Drug Court has a problem with misuse of power. Another thing I find puzzling is how the Brown name still pops up everywhere and how they seem to be very offended by you Mr. Morgan, that seems to lead me to think the Brown's stand to loose money in the bank with your digging and challenging of this propped up program. I will be contacting you first thing in the morning to discuss my possible help of exposing the corruption of this county and its officials plus to address a matter at hand dealing with one of the persons I advocate for. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234370896798066248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-90050078882060035412016-01-13T21:05:49.527-06:002016-01-13T21:05:49.527-06:00Court Referral may have been set up to snowball mo...Court Referral may have been set up to snowball most undereducated members of the Jackson County area. It is a racketeering program. When a man that pleads guilty to catching a fish under weight is sent directly from the judges bench aera to the drug court area for a drug testing at his own dime is completely ridiculous. This was in early 2000s I recall this. Imagine from that period to now. Not to mention Erica from community corrections just today took it upon herself to expedite an inmates paperwork to LA for extradition and his sentence in Jackson Co Alabama isn't fulfilled just yet. He took a plea with a sentence of six months at the county jail with work release and six months house arrest. Today completed his six month jail sentence. Before releasing him to continue his time agreed upon plea deal by judge Graham. Erica faxed his paperwork to LA pardon and paroles extradition area. I do not have a degree in law but have made it a life long hobby to study and advocate where I can. To my best knowledge to be extradited to another state to complete a partial sentence you must first finish the sentence of new charge in different state. Plus when said person was incarcerated in Alabama in July of 2015 he only owed LA four months on his sentence. I spoke with Mr Smith of LA interstate extradition area back in July and was informed until Jackson County is finished with him will be when LA will decide to extradite or not. We are not stating that if he owes time to LA that he isn't responsible to the commitment our complaint is Erica from Jackson County Community Corrections jumped the gun. He still has six months house arrest to complete his Alabama sentence then LA should be notified. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234370896798066248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-14407256665467059552015-10-23T23:23:01.742-05:002015-10-23T23:23:01.742-05:00If one has been "on and off Court Referral fo...If one has been "on and off Court Referral for SIX years," that person CLEARLY has a problem. A problem with drugs, a problem with authority. Did you ever think you might be broke because of all those drugs and paraphernalia that you buy?? If you keep testing dirty, then yes you may spend some time in jail, you know....as a consequence to your actions! It's nobody's fault, but you're own. Maybe if you weren't so burnt out from drugs, your brain could acknowledge that. Court Referral's goal is to help people stay clean and not dependent on a substance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-13655211496398828582015-10-22T02:10:18.579-05:002015-10-22T02:10:18.579-05:00All I know is that my loved one was charges twice ...All I know is that my loved one was charges twice with FELONY ESCAPE for not showing up for color code each charge carries a 10 year sentence and he has had no new charges since the origional charge of felony drug possession in 2006. He currently pays community corrections $200 a month we have no idea where that money goes but with 20-30 years hanging over his head he will continue to do what evwe they ask of him and jump threw the hoops for them. Thank you for looking into thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-33012608227611432502015-10-21T17:44:24.257-05:002015-10-21T17:44:24.257-05:00I have been on court referral for 6 years on and o...I have been on court referral for 6 years on and off and I am still on it. It is all about money. They keep me on it for a year at a time over something as small as rolling papers. I have no felonies and the most serious charge I have is drug paraphernalia. They absolutely do not care about helping anyone.. They only want your money. A family member of mine was on it and they tried to say he failed a drug test on a day that he didn't even go down there. And I know he didn't because me and him hauled off scrap metal that day. I do agree that people need to get off of drugs and a lot of people need help. But drug testing people and taking all their money only makes them want to use drugs more. Instead of helping people with their drug problems they just throw you in jail if you fail a drug test or if you can't pay. Just people getting rich off of drug addicts. Pretty sad. I do believe in if you do the crime then you do the time. But I don't believe people should have to go work 40+ hours a week and still be broke.. Just to pay for Brandon Brown and his court referral officers to drive brand new Tahoes and Navigators.. just my opinion. . And thank you fór finally standing up and saying something about their crooked ways it's time someone did Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-9740595520757275802015-10-21T08:59:48.960-05:002015-10-21T08:59:48.960-05:00Thanks for your comment. I have interviewed many c...Thanks for your comment. I have interviewed many citizens who have received treatment or are parents of those receiving treatment. No one has stated a substance abuse program is not needed. <br /><br />I'm appalled concerning some of the statements I have heard regarding abuses by staff connected to the local substance abuse programs. The people I have discussed these matters with include ex-patients, patients, concerned citizens, attorneys, police officers and public officials. All report abusive practices to include the submission of false statements originating from Court Referral and Community Corrections resulting in false arrests. False arrests based on false statements by public officials is a felony criminal act which should be investigated by state or federal law enforcement. <br /><br />I' m interested in your story, post it here if you want as an anonymous citizen or contact me for an interview at 256-259-6608. If there is no answer, call back later.Garryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180232641842465355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459416882715519831.post-72495964491544267172015-10-20T19:09:27.586-05:002015-10-20T19:09:27.586-05:00I think it's sad that they are taking advantag...I think it's sad that they are taking advantage of the very ones that so badly need the help!!! The wonder why nobody trust those of authority. Some changes need to take place if any think is to get better!! Jackson county is know for not doing what they say their going to do! They change things last minute!!! It don't matter what kind of deal they made with you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com