Supporting Legal Teams
Court-Order Wording
Drug and Alcohol Testing Court-Order Wording
Please find below example wording for your court order. Certis BioLabs can also support an application for a court order, that is specific to your case request. The test report which shall cover:
a. use of INSERT DRUGS REQUIRED (and any other substances which may be present) in the preceding X months;
b. segmented by month if possible;
c. excessive alcohol consumption to include:
- Blood (Finger Prick) testing (PEth)
- Blood testing (MCV)
- Hair strand testing to cover a three month period (FAEE)
- Hair strand testing to cover a three month period (EtG)
- Blood testing (CDT, GGT-CDTr and LFT)
d. whether it is possible to say whether the results obtained are consistent with the accepted usage.
e. The Respondent has been advised that any attempt to interfere with such testing by treating, dyeing or cutting hair/nails may result in the Court drawing a negative inference from failure to comply with any drug/alcohol testing requirement.
f. The testing shall be carried out by Certis BioLabs, who report and interpret relevant findings in context rather than relying solely on Society of Hair Testing cut-off levels. This reduces the risk of potentially significant findings being overlooked.
g. The costs of the testing and report must be shared equally by all parties and is a proper and necessary charge on the public funding certificates of the respondent parties.
In the event that the scalp hair is too short, we will review alternative samples such as body hair (arms, legs chest and back hair) as well as nail clippings (fingers and/or toes).
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FAQs: all you need to know
Can Certis BioLabs help with the wording for my court order or application?
Yes. If you are preparing an application for drug or alcohol testing, our team can help you identify the testing requirements that should be included and provide suggested wording specific to the needs of your case. This can help ensure that the order clearly reflects the testing required before it is submitted to the court.
What information should I include in a court order for drug or alcohol testing?
The order should clearly set out what needs to be established through testing. This may include the drugs or alcohol markers to be tested, the period the testing should cover, the type of sample or testing required and whether segmentation is needed. Providing a clear scope helps ensure that the testing carried out addresses the questions before the court. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) similarly expects court-ordered testing to reflect the substances, testing period and type of test specified by the court.
Can you provide a quotation before the court order is made?
Yes. We can provide a quotation based on the proposed testing requirements, helping you establish the likely costs before the order is finalised. If the requirements subsequently change, we can review the quotation accordingly.
What if I am unsure which type of test to request?
Speak to our team before finalising your application. Different testing methods provide evidence over different periods and answer different questions. For example, hair testing can provide a historical picture of drug or alcohol use, while PEth blood testing can provide evidence of more recent alcohol consumption. We can help you understand which testing approach is most appropriate for the period and issues you need to address.
Can you review proposed court-order wording before it is submitted?
Yes. If you already have draft wording, our team can review the testing requirements to help identify whether they are sufficiently clear from a testing perspective and whether the proposed testing is capable of addressing the period or questions specified.
What happens if the court order has already been made but the testing requirements are unclear?
Contact us before arranging the collection. We can review the testing requirements with you and identify any areas that may require clarification before testing proceeds. This can help avoid carrying out testing that does not fully address what the court requires.