Glitch making progress in Carroll County court’s intervention program

Brandt Glitch appeared in court for a review hearing on his intervention in lieu of conviction program. 

The program allows defendants to enter into a kind of probation where they can perform community service and attend counseling. The program usually lasts a year and upon completion, their felony is dismissed. 

Glitch entered into the program three months ago, so this was his first review. 

“This is the first status conference,” said Judge Shawn Hervey. He said that the report he has from Coleman Health services shows Glitch has had negative drug screens and he tested negative before the hearing as well. “Chief Foreman also reports that community service is yet to be started and his financial obligations have yet to be paid on.”

Chief Probation Officer Andrew Foreman indicated that was accurate information. Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Knight said for the record that as this was his first review, Glitch had plenty of time to complete these requirements but encouraged him to begin them soon.

“Mr. Glitch, how are things going?” Hervey asked.

“Pretty good, things are going well,” Glitch said. “I haven’t worked that much because of the weather because I’m in lawn care. I’ll try to get some payments.”

“If you’re not working right now, it would be a great time to knock out some community service,” Hervey said. “What you don’t want to have happen is we get close to next year, next June, and you still have a bunch of stuff to do. I’d rather have you knock it out a little at a time. So hopefully when we come back in three months you have 10-15 hours community service done and paid $200 to $300 on your financial obligations. Then you’re on track there. The most important thing you’re doing is you’re clean and sober.”