Calla Collaborative Health AOD Program and Purdue OWI Cases

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What Is Calla Collaborative Health?

Many Purdue students charged with OWI are assigned Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) programming through Calla Collaborative Health as part of the university disciplinary process.

Students often assume this requirement affects only the Purdue matter.

In reality, it may also affect the criminal case.

Quick Answer

One of the most important advantages of coordinating the Purdue disciplinary process with the criminal OWI case is the opportunity to avoid duplicative alcohol-programming requirements. In many situations, completion of Purdue’s Calla Collaborative Health AOD program may satisfy requirements that would otherwise be imposed through the criminal case.

Why Purdue Students Often Face Two Different Programs

After an OWI arrest, students may be dealing with:

Purdue discipline.
The criminal OWI case.

Purdue often assigns AOD programming through Calla Collaborative Health.

At the same time, the criminal case frequently involves a Tippecanoe Court Services alcohol and drug evaluation and recommended counseling.

Students often assume they must complete both.

Why Coordination Matters

One of the most important benefits of hiring an attorney who understands both systems is the ability to coordinate those requirements.

In many cases, completion of the Calla Collaborative Health program can be used to satisfy alcohol-programming requirements that would otherwise be imposed in the criminal case.

This can help students avoid:

• Duplicate evaluations

• Duplicate counseling

• Additional expenses

• Additional appointments

Why This Does Not Happen Automatically

Students are often surprised to learn that this coordination is not automatic.

The default expectation in many criminal cases is a Tippecanoe Court Services evaluation.

The issue must be identified and addressed during the criminal case.

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Additional Benefits for Purdue Students

Calla Collaborative Health often provides greater flexibility for students.

Depending on the circumstances, students may be able to complete portions of the program remotely while away from campus during:

• Summer break

• Winter break

• Academic travel

This can make compliance easier than managing multiple programs.

The Bigger Picture

The goal is not simply completing a requirement.

The goal is coordinating two separate proceedings in a way that minimizes duplication and disruption.

Students who understand both processes early are often in a better position to make informed decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to complete both Calla Collaborative Health and Court Services?

Not necessarily.

In many cases, an experienced attorney can negotiate an OWI plea agreement that provides that a Purdue student complete Calla Collaborative Health programming to satisfy both Purdue and criminal probation.

Can the Purdue process help the criminal case?

Sometimes.

Proper coordination may reduce duplication of requirements.

Does Purdue assign Calla Collaborative Health?

Frequently, yes.

The specific sanctions depend on the student’s circumstances and disciplinary history.

Why should I hire an attorney before the Purdue hearing?

Because decisions made during one proceeding may affect the other proceeding.

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