Wayne County, MI - Prosecutor of Wayne County

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS) was created as an alternative for drug offenders who did not qualify for the 3rd Circuit Court's Drug Court. DODS offers an individual who has never been convicted of a felony an opportunity to avoid a criminal record.

The Drug Offense Delayed Sentence program is geared toward first time offenders with a narcotic related charge. The Defendant enters a guilty plea and the Court delays sentence for eleven (11) months. The case can ultimately be dismissed if the defendant complies with certain conditions designed to improve ones quality of life and reduce the likelihood of a repeat offense.

The DODS program requires a defendant to complete high school or a GED program, obtain and maintain employment, participate in random urinalysis, complete drug treatment, complete 40 hours of community service, attend monthly mentor meetings at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, report to a Probation Agent remain crime free and pay costs and fees associated with the case. This program is staffed by one Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

A. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS) offers an individual who has never been convicted of a felony an opportunity to avoid a criminal record. The defendant enters a guilty plea and the court delays the sentence for 11 months.

Q. What happens to a case in the Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS) after 11 months?

A. The case is dismissed if the defendant complies with certain conditions designed to improve his/her quality of life and reduce the likelihood of a repeat offense.

Q. What charges are eligible for the Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS)?

A. Generally any narcotic related charge with a low sentencing guideline.

Q. What class of offender is eligible for the Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS)?

A. The Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS)is geared toward first time offenders with a narcotic related charge and does not qualify for the Third Circuit Court's Drug Court Program.

Q. What are the requirements for participants in the Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS)?

A. The Drug Offense Delayed Sentence Program (DODS) requires a defendant to complete high school or a G.E.D. Program, obtain and/or maintain employment, participate is random uranalysis, complete drug treatment, complete 40 hours of community service, attend monthly mentor meetings at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, report to the probation department, remain crime free and pay costs and fees associated with the case.

A. Because the defendant has already pled guilty, the court will issue a standard sentence for the offense pled guilty to and the defendant will have a criminal record.