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Judge imposes drug‑monitoring conditions after positive tests; orders drug patch for another defendant
Summary
The court ordered close drug monitoring for multiple defendants after positive test results or indications of recent use. One defendant was required to have a drug patch applied within 24 hours and submit to testing every two weeks; another tested positive for THC and MDMA and was placed on probation with testing conditions.
The presiding judge in the 252nd District Court addressed drug‑use concerns for multiple defendants during the docket, imposing monitoring conditions and requiring testing in some cases.
Lisa Pratt, who appeared for an initial‑appearance matter after posting bond, was ordered to have a drug patch applied within 24 hours as a condition of bond. The judge explained the patch must be worn for two weeks and that Pratt must “show up every 2 weeks to have it tested.” The judge warned that if the patch is not testable or Pratt fails to appear for testing, the court will assume a positive result and may raise bond and remand her to custody.
In a separate matter the court addressed drug testing for Shalora Dawson. Probation’s screening showed Dawson tested positive for THC and for MDMA (ecstasy). The judge discussed the positive results on the record, ordered probationary conditions and treatment assessments, and then deferred proceedings — placing Dawson on probation under the plea agreement with regular testing and follow‑up required.
Why it matters: drug‑use monitoring and testing conditions affect defendants’ ability to comply with bond and probation conditions and can determine whether plea agreements are accepted or revoked. The patch requirement is a court‑ordered condition of bond for one defendant; for others, positive tests triggered additional supervision requirements.
Details and next steps: in Pratt’s case the judge instructed probation staff to provide a list of local sites that can apply the patch and told Pratt she must have it on within 24 hours. For Dawson the judge ordered assessment and counseling as needed and emphasized that continued compliance with testing and treatment is required to avoid revocation of the deferred proceedings.
