Sober Living and Group Homes
Thursday, October 1
On Demand
Sober living homes and group homes are common in many jurisdictions, and code enforcement offices are frequently responsible for enforcing local regulations relating to them. However, understanding and navigating the array of laws and regulations relating to these facilities can be difficult. This course will discuss the various State and Federal laws applicable to sober living homes and group homes, as well as examples of local approaches, and changes in State law. Code enforcement options and tools for non-compliant facilities will also be discussed. Attendees should take away a strong understanding of these laws, and options for regulation and enforcement.
Curtis Wright, Partner at Silver & Wright, LLC
Curtis Wright is also a founding partner of S&W. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California, and the University of La Verne School of Law. He served two tours of duty in the Army and was honorably discharged as a Captain prior to entering law school. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2010. During the past several years, he has represented over 50 cities and counties throughout the State of California as a municipal attorney and City Prosecutor for many municipalities throughout the State. Mr. Wright specializes in assisting cities with civil and criminal code enforcement, receiverships, police services and Pitchess defense. Mr. Wright has successfully represented municipal agencies throughout the State in administrative, criminal, and civil litigation. He has secured numerous criminal convictions and receivership appointments for substandard and blighted nuisance properties. He has also pioneered new and efficient methods of improving code enforcement effectiveness. Mr. Wright has been published multiple times on various legal topics and has taught classes and led presentations on various aspects of municipal law, receiverships, marijuana regulation, and cost recovery. Curtis is a Director for Zero Graffiti International, an international graffiti fighting non-profit organization.
As a member of CACEO, Mr. Wright has provided essential services as an instructor and presenter to a variety of classes and events all over the state of California. His continued services have ensured the integrity and quality of code enforcement officers that continue to be a part of CACEO.
