1. The director shall establish and operate a facility for the purpose of providing a structured treatment program for persons with a substance abuse problem who are on probation and under the supervision of a judicial district department of correctional services. The department shall enter into an agreement pursuant to chapter 28E with the department of corrections for assistance in establishing security for the facility. The department, in consultation with the department of corrections, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this section. The rules adopted shall include rules related to the treatment requirements of the program.
2. A substance abuse treatment facility advisory council is established within the department to advise and make recommendations to the director regarding the establishment and operation of a facility for persons with a substance abuse problem who are on probation and to assist with the implementation of treatment programs that are proven to be effective for offenders. The substance abuse treatment facility advisory council shall consist of the directors of the eight judicial district departments of correctional services and one representative each from the judicial branch, the Iowa department of public health, the department of corrections, and the governor's office of drug control policy.
3. The department, in consultation with the department of corrections and the advisory council, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to establish and operate the facility.
2001 Acts, ch 184, §7
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