Drug Courts
/ˈdrʌg ˌkɔrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Specialized courts designed to handle cases involving substance abuse offenders, integrating judicial supervision with drug treatment and rehabilitation programs.
The defendant was referred to drug courts instead of traditional criminal courts to address his addiction issues.
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- drug courts
- drug court
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Commentary
Drug courts emphasize rehabilitation over punishment and require coordination between courts, treatment providers, and social services.
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