Defendant pleads true to supervision violations; judge orders TAP evaluation and drug-court referral

At a revocation hearing the defendant Brandon Lynn Banks admitted (pleaded true) to alleged violations for failing to report as directed. The court confirmed the range of sanctions and gave the defendant two options: inpatient treatment following a TAPS evaluation and possible felony drug-court enrollment, or revocation and a prison term (the court discussed two years in state jail as one negotiated outcome).

The judge explained the rationale and seriousness of the choice, warning the defendant about the health and custody consequences of continued substance-use and stating that the TAP evaluation would determine whether inpatient treatment was recommended. The court ordered the TAP evaluation, set a referral to felony drug court, required weekly reporting for 30 days, restricted residence in households with minors and ordered field visits. Probation advised that inpatient treatment would follow the TAP recommendation if felony drug court did not accept the defendant.

The defendant described living on the street and substance-use history during on-the-record questioning; the court pressed the defendant on supports and emphasized compliance measures to avoid more severe custody outcomes. The hearing concluded with the court directing probation to pursue evaluations and treatment referrals and to monitor compliance.