The court may certify an individual for treatment while on
probation under the supervision of a designated program and probation
authorities regardless of the election of the individual.
(b) If the individual elects to undergo treatment or is certified for
treatment, the court shall order an examination by a designated program to
determine whether he suffers from alcoholism or other drug addiction and is
likely to be rehabilitated through treatment. The designated program shall
report to the court the results of the examination and recommend whether the
individual should be placed for treatment. If the court, on the basis of the
report and other information, finds that such an individual suffers from
alcoholism or other drug addiction and is likely to be rehabilitated through
treatment, the individual shall be placed on probation and under the
supervision of a designated program for treatment and under the supervision of
the proper probation authorities for probation supervision unless, giving
consideration to the nature and circumstances of the offense and to the
history, character and condition of the individual, the court is of the opinion
that no significant relationship exists between the addiction or alcoholism of
the individual and the crime committed, or that his imprisonment or periodic
imprisonment is necessary for the protection of the public, and the court
specifies on the record the particular evidence, information or other reasons
that form the basis of such opinion. However, under no circumstances shall the
individual be placed under the supervision of a designated program for
treatment before the entry of a judgment of conviction.
(c) If the court, on the basis of the report or other information, finds
that the individual suffering from alcoholism or other drug addiction is not
likely to be rehabilitated through treatment, or that his addiction or
alcoholism and the crime committed are not significantly related, or that his
imprisonment or periodic imprisonment is necessary for the protection of the
public, the court shall impose sentence as in other cases. The court may
require such progress reports on the individual from the probation officer and
designated program as the court finds necessary. No individual may be placed
under treatment supervision unless a designated program accepts him for
treatment.
(d) Failure of an individual placed on probation and under the supervision
of a designated program to observe the requirements set down by the designated
program shall be considered a probation violation. Such failure shall be
reported by the designated program to the probation officer in charge of the
individual and treated in accordance with probation regulations.
(e) Upon successful fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation the
court shall discharge the person from probation. If the person has not
previously been convicted of any felony offense and has not previously been
granted a vacation of judgment under this Section, upon motion, the court shall
vacate the judgment of conviction and dismiss the criminal proceedings against
him unless, having considered the nature and circumstances of the offense and
the history, character and condition of the individual, the court finds that
the motion should not be granted. Unless good cause is shown, such motion to
vacate must be filed within 30 days of the entry of the judgment.
(Source: P.A. 91-663, eff. 12-22-99.)
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