Wyo. Adult Diversion Ct. R. 6

The diversion court team shall consist of the diversion court judge, a

prosecutor, defense counsel, treatment provider, case manager, law enforcement representative, and a certified peer mentor.

(a) Judge. The judge shall preside over diversion court proceedings and

has final authority to rule on motions and other legal issues in a case. The

judge has authority to impose treatment and case plans based on input from

team members and authority to terminate a participant from diversion court

for noncompliance with the plans. Based on input from the team, the judge

shall determine when a participant is eligible for graduation from the

program.

(b) Prosecutor. The prosecutor shall represent the interests of the State,

or municipality, and victims in screening cases, evaluating an individual’s

eligibility to participate in diversion court, and providing input on treatment

and case plans. The prosecutor has authority to deny an individual’s

enrollment in diversion court based on the public safety grounds identified in

these rules. The prosecutor may move for a participant’s termination from

diversion court for noncompliance with a treatment or case plan. The

prosecutor shall provide input concerning the participant’s progress in the

program, and the participant’s termination or graduation from the program.

(c) Defense Counsel. Defense counsel assists a participant in understanding the diversion court proceedings by explaining program requirements and

benefits, the legal ramifications of participation, and possible consequences

of noncompliance. Defense counsel assists a participant in making informed

decisions about the program, and understanding waivers and agreements

the participant must execute. Defense counsel shall provide input concerning the participant’s progress in the program, and the participant’s termination or graduation from the program.

(d) Treatment Provider. The treatment provider performs assessments of

the participant, determines the appropriate treatment, and furnishes that

treatment, including the prescribing of medication. Clinical treatment may

be for behavioral health, substance abuse, or general health, and may be

provided in individual or group settings. Where appropriate, the treatment

provider may connect the participant to a certified peer mentor and may

extend treatment to include social services in areas such as education,

vocational training, employment, transportation, and housing. Treatment

providers submit progress and compliance reports and recommendations to

other team members at intervals directed by the judge. The treatment

provider shall provide input concerning the participant’s progress in the

program, and the participant’s termination or graduation from the program.

(e) Case Manager. The case manager shall facilitate, coordinate, and

monitor the provision of treatment and resources to the participant and

communicate with team members concerning the treatment and resources

and the participant’s cooperation and compliance. In instances where the

treatment provider does not connect the participant to a certified peer

mentor and does not provide or facilitate access to social services related to

matters such as education, vocational training, employment, transportation,

and housing, the case manager will connect the participant to a certified peer

mentor and social services. The case manager shall maintain a case

management file of all records held concerning a participant, including

printed and electronic information regardless of the source of the information. The case manager shall provide input concerning the participant’s

progress in the program, and the participant’s termination or graduation

from the program.

(f) Law Enforcement Representative. The law enforcement representative

shall represent the interests of law enforcement and provide input on

treatment and case plans, the participant’s progress in the program, and the

participant’s termination or graduation from the program.

(g) Peer Mentor. A peer mentor provides peer support to a participant and

assists a participant in navigating public behavioral health and medical

services systems. The peer mentor may provide support to the participant

during hearings, meetings, and treatment as requested by the participant

and the team. A peer mentor promotes wellness by sharing personal

experiences with a participant and the team.