Drug Court
/ˈdrʌɡ kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized court that focuses on cases involving substance abuse issues, often incorporating treatment and rehabilitation programs as alternatives to incarceration.
The defendant was referred to drug court to address underlying addiction rather than serve jail time.
Forms
- drug court
- drug courts
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Commentary
Drug courts blend judicial supervision with addiction treatment, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment to reduce recidivism.
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