The Drug Education for First Offenders Service (FOCiS)

The Drug Education for First Offenders Service, known as FOCiS, is an initiative established in June 1997.

The program, managed by Moreland Hall, provides drug education sessions for first time offenders found in possession of a small (non commercial) quantity of illicit drugs other than marijuana. The offender is released on an undertaking to attend the program as part of their conditions.

Upon completion of the education, the court will no longer deal with the matter. If the offender fails to attend scheduled sessions, a rebooking process is followed and attendance documented for the court. If the offender repeatedly fails to attend, a breach process may be evoked and the matter referred back to court.

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