Court Support
SOSA organizations work with the Santa Cruz County Courts to help those with substance use disorders and behavioral health needs seek access to health and social services to better their well-being.
Court Services, Victims Services, and Probation Information
Go to santacruzcountyaz.gov and click on “services” for a variety of information
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JAIL LIAISON
Contact the Jail Liason, for more information (520) 375-7662
The Santa Cruz County Detention Center has a Jail Liaison who assists inmates with transitioning out of jail to have access to drug/alcohol rehabilitation services, behavioral health services, medical services, and peer support services.
PRETRIAL SERVICES
Contact Circles of Peace for more information (520) 281-0579
To provide effective community supervision and monitoring of “court-ordered conditions of release” for defendants who are released from custody during the pretrial phase
To reduce recidivism and promote appearance to court
The pretrial services program helps clients stay connected to the court system through reporting and monitoring, creating progress reports for the court, and they offer drug testing services for those that are court-ordered
Pretrial services offer community-based resources for substance treatment, education, employment, housing, etc.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY RECOVERY COURT
Contact Circles of Peace (520) 281-0579 or Santa Cruz County Justice Court (520) 375-7761 for more information
Recovery: Every participant is enrolled in intensive outpatient treatment to address root causes of substance use.
Support: Certified peers provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social, and practical help as you navigate the program and your life of recovery.
Supervision: An experienced team of individuals committed to your success in the program through fair supervision and drug testing.
Program eligibility includes:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Resident of Santa Cruz County or willing to travel weekly for group meetings
- 100% voluntary, participant must agree to enroll in the program
- Individual must have a substance use disorder
- County Attorney must be in agreement
- Charges must be eligible (only non-violent drug-related charges are eligible)
- Must be willing to submit to randomized drug tests throughout the program
- Program is offered at no cost to eligible individuals
MARIJUANA EXPUNGEMENT PROGRAM INFO
Marijuana Expungement Information
Due to the passing of Prop 207 the new law legalizes the adult recreational use of marijuana and opens a legal path to file a petition to expunge criminal records related to marijuana offenses. Under Arizona law, expungement means that eligible marijuana-related criminal records are sealed and no longer available to the public and no longer show up on a criminal history search. This can help those with certain offenses gain employment easier.
JAIL, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, & PROBATION INFORMATION
Santa Cruz County Detention Center (Jail)
2170 North Congress Drive
Nogales, Arizona 85621
(520)761-7875
Justice of the Peace: Honorable Emilio G. Velasquez
Physical Address: 2160 N. Congress Drive Suite 2100
Nogales, AZ 85621
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1150
Nogales, AZ 85628
Traffic: 520-375-7760
Civil: 520-375-7762
Criminal: 520-375-7761
Fx: 520-375-7652
Santa Cruz County Probation Office
Probation is a suspended sentence, which means that instead of ordering you to jail or prison, a judge has decided to give you the opportunity to stay in the community under certain conditions. The probation office works with community agencies to help probationers access services.
2160 N. Congress Dr.
Nogales, Arizona 85621
(520) 375-7600
office hours: M-F 8-5 p.m.
excluding weekends/holidays
Ready to get Involved?
Organizations and community members involved in SUD/OUD are welcome to join!
Email Yara Castro at info@sosaheal.org or call 520-375-6050 for more information.