New York legal term
Alcohol and substance use evaluation in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Alcohol and substance use evaluation” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Alcohol and substance use evaluation” mean in New York criminal law?
"Alcohol and substance use evaluation" means a written assessment and report by a court-approved entity or licensed health care professional experienced in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorder, or by an addiction and substance abuse counselor credentialed by the office of addiction services and supports pursuant to section 19.07 of the mental hygiene law, which shall include: (a) an evaluation as to whether the defendant has a history of alcohol or substance use disorder, as such terms are defined in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition, and (N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 216.00)
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