Drug treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients sentence for the crime they have committed. In order to provide these individuals the rehabilitation they need, there are a few specific steps that need to be followed before they can enroll into a recovery rehab program. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug rehab during their time in the Akers, Louisiana criminal justice system. Their case is reviewed by a panel who decides if they are in need of treatment and if so how much and what type is needed. Additionally, when they are screened for drug addiction problems, the client is also evaluated for mental health problems as well. Severity of addiction, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous treatment history are all determining variables in the creation of a criminal justice treatment plan.