(1) If a defendant was referred for an eligibility review and assessment consistent with Section 5 of these rules, drug court staff shall thoroughly explain the drug court process and the Agreement of Participation to the defendant. The defendant may be required to sign the Agreement of Participation with or without the presence of their attorney. If a defendant refuses to sign the Agreement of Participation, drug court staff shall notify the referring judge. Initial refusal by the defendant to sign the Agreement of Participation may render them ineligible for participation in drug court.

(2) Upon execution of the non-waiver portions of the Agreement of Participation, drug court staff shall complete an assessment. After completing the assessment, drug court staff shall complete a Notice of Referral Status. The assessment, Notice of Referral Status, and any other pertinent information regarding the defendant shall be completed and submitted to the drug court team prior to the defendant's next scheduled court appearance.

(3) Eligibility of a defendant referred to drug court shall be based on the following:

(4) Consequences of successful completion of drug court will be detailed prior to the defendant's admission into drug court and noted on the assessment form.