Drug Treatment Courts
/ˈdrʌɡ ˈtriːtmənt kɔːrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Specialized court programs that focus on rehabilitating drug offenders through supervised treatment and regular court appearances instead of traditional punishment.
The defendant was referred to drug treatment courts to address substance abuse issues alongside legal supervision.
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- drug treatment courts
- drug treatment court
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Commentary
Drug treatment courts blend judicial supervision with treatment to reduce recidivism, emphasizing rehabilitation over incarceration.
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