Which of the following can serve as a referral document for court-referred cases aside from the DC-265 and DC-266 forms?

• A. Virginia Uniform Traffic or Criminal Summons Copy
• B. Written Verification of Referral from Clerk of Court or Court Database
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the Above

Answer: (C)

In court-referred cases, any official document from the court that confirms a referral to the program can serve as proof, not just the DC-265 and DC-266 forms. A Virginia Uniform Traffic or Criminal Summons Copy is issued by the court and often directs the defendant to participate in the program, making it an acceptable referral document. A Written Verification of Referral from the Clerk of Court or from the court database is also an official, verifiable record that the court has ordered or approved the referral. Because both of these sources come directly from court authorities and clearly indicate a referral to the program, they can be used in place of the standard forms.

When using either, look for essential details such as the participant’s name, case number, date of referral, and a clear statement that the referral is to the program (VASAP or similar). If anything seems unclear, you can verify with the clerk or court database to ensure the document is legitimate and complete.

So, both options A and B can serve as referral documents aside from the DC-265 and DC-266 forms.