Enrollment is required within how many days of the effective date on the court order for court-referred offenders?

• A. 5 Days
• B. 10 Days
• C. 20 Days
• D. 15 Days

Answer: (D)

Enrollment within fifteen days of the court order’s effective date ensures timely access to services and keeps court obligations on track. This window balances the need for prompt intake with practical scheduling, allowing the right staff to complete assessment and enrollment steps without unnecessary delay. If the period were shorter (like five or ten days), enrollment might be logistically tight; if it were longer (like twenty days), it could delay treatment starts and court deadlines. So the standard timeframe is fifteen days. For example, if the order becomes effective on January 1, enrollment should be completed by January 15.