Specialists in Justice Sector AOD Assessment
Precision AOD Solutions provides expert alcohol and other drug assessments for New Zealand courts. We combine clinical expertise with deep understanding of the justice system.
Who We Are
Precision AOD Solutions is a specialist practice providing expert alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessments in New Zealand. We focus on forensic AOD reports that support the justice system while promoting rehabilitation and recovery.
Our team combines clinical expertise with deep understanding of the New Zealand justice system, ensuring that our services meet the highest professional standards and contribute to fair, evidence-based outcomes.
We work closely with legal professionals, probation officers, and the courts to deliver comprehensive assessments that inform sentencing, parole decisions, and treatment planning. Our reports are respected for their thoroughness, objectivity, and practical recommendations.
Qualifications & Expertise
Professional standards that ensure quality assessments
Clinical Qualifications
Registered AOD specialists with advanced training in addiction studies and forensic assessment.
Forensic Experience
Extensive experience preparing court-accepted reports for sentencing, parole, and cultural assessments.
Cultural Competence
Competent to work with Māori, Pasifika, and other cultural groups, including Section 27 report preparation.
Continuing Education
Regular training in latest AOD research, assessment tools, and judicial processes.
Professional Standards
We adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in all our work. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every assessment is conducted with integrity, accuracy, and respect for all parties involved.
- Strict confidentiality and privacy protection under the Privacy Act 2020
- Evidence-based assessment and treatment methods
- Cultural safety and competence in all interactions
- Regular supervision and professional development
- Quality assurance and continuous improvement
Privacy & Compliance
We are committed to protecting your personal information and complying with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand). We understand the sensitive nature of AOD assessments and legal proceedings.
We adhere to the 13 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs), ensuring your personal information is collected lawfully, kept secure, accurate, and only used for the purposes it was collected.
Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness & Trustworthiness
The foundation of our professional practice
Experience
Years of practical AOD assessment and treatment experience in the NZ justice sector.
Expertise
Specialized knowledge in forensic AOD evaluation and cultural assessments.
Authoritativeness
Recognition by courts, professional bodies, and the AOD community.
Trustworthiness
Ethical practice, confidentiality, and evidence-based recommendations.
Work With Us
Contact us today to discuss how we can assist with your AOD assessment needs.
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We believe a court report is only as good as the assessment behind it. That is why every assessment is conducted by the same clinician who writes the report: first-hand interviewing, careful records review, and standardised instruments applied by a practitioner who understands both addiction science and the realities of New Zealand courts. Our clinicians maintain current registration, supervision and continuing professional development, and they are experienced in giving evidence that withstands cross-examination.
"Every report we write is someone's life on the page. Our job is to make sure the court sees the whole person — the risk, the context, and the realistic path forward."
Cultural competence is not an add-on. Our practice incorporates tikanga Māori informed assessment, whānau-centred interviewing, and Section 27 cultural reporting capability, so that the background factors the Sentencing Act 2002 requires the court to consider are presented accurately and respectfully. Kia Whakamana te hapori — empowering the community is the standard we hold every report to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who prepares your court reports?
Our assessments are completed by specialist AOD clinicians and forensic practitioners with postgraduate clinical qualifications, substantial New Zealand justice-sector experience, and ongoing cultural competency development, including tikanga Māori capability for Section 27 cultural reports.
Which professional standards do your assessments follow?
We work to the New Zealand Psychological Society Code of Ethics and the DAPAANZ Code of Ethics (Tikanga Matatika), and we handle all personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. Every report is written to withstand judicial scrutiny.